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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,371.14, 270,975.55 and 110,323.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,371.14, 270,975.55 and 110,323.38 is: 152,236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,371.14 : 270,975.55 = 110,323.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,371.14/270,975.55 = 110,323.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,371.14x = 270,975.55 × 110,323.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,371.14x = 29,894,938,021.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,894,938,021.74/196,371.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,236.92

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