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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,351.20, 270,886.68 and 113,549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,351.20, 270,886.68 and 113,549.88 is: 156,653.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,351.20 : 270,886.68 = 113,549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,351.20/270,886.68 = 113,549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,351.20x = 270,886.68 × 113,549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,351.20x = 30,759,150,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,759,150,007.60/196,351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,653.74

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