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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,341.37, 270,921.57 and 110,283.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,341.37, 270,921.57 and 110,283.87 is: 152,175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,341.37 : 270,921.57 = 110,283.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,341.37/270,921.57 = 110,283.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,341.37x = 270,921.57 × 110,283.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,341.37x = 29,878,279,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,878,279,206.08/196,341.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,175.16

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