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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,343.84, 270,955.76 and 111,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,343.84, 270,955.76 and 111,462.32 is: 153,818.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,343.84 : 270,955.76 = 111,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,343.84/270,955.76 = 111,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,343.84x = 270,955.76 × 111,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,343.84x = 30,201,357,626.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,201,357,626.96/196,343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,818.72

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