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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,366.21, 270,938.33 and 115,787.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,366.21, 270,938.33 and 115,787.41 is: 159,758.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,366.21 : 270,938.33 = 115,787.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,366.21/270,938.33 = 115,787.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,366.21x = 270,938.33 × 115,787.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,366.21x = 31,371,246,921.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,371,246,921.49/196,366.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,758.89

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