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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,366.52, 270,969.16 and 110,318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,366.52, 270,969.16 and 110,318.76 is: 152,230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,366.52 : 270,969.16 = 110,318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,366.52/270,969.16 = 110,318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,366.52x = 270,969.16 × 110,318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,366.52x = 29,892,980,437.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,892,980,437.51/196,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,230.53

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