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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,370.65, 270,982.02 and 111,485.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,370.65, 270,982.02 and 111,485.89 is: 153,845.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,370.65 : 270,982.02 = 111,485.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,370.65/270,982.02 = 111,485.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,370.65x = 270,982.02 × 111,485.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,370.65x = 30,210,671,673.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,210,671,673.70/196,370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,845.15

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