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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,344.36, 270,959.04 and 111,461.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,344.36, 270,959.04 and 111,461.40 is: 153,818.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,344.36 : 270,959.04 = 111,461.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,344.36/270,959.04 = 111,461.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,344.36x = 270,959.04 × 111,461.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,344.36x = 30,201,473,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,201,473,941.06/196,344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,818.90

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