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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,346.98, 270,942.85 and 110,301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,346.98, 270,942.85 and 110,301.28 is: 152,206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,346.98 : 270,942.85 = 110,301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,346.98/270,942.85 = 110,301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,346.98x = 270,942.85 × 110,301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,346.98x = 29,885,343,161.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,885,343,161.85/196,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,206.79

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