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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,371.24, 270,982.66 and 111,477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,371.24, 270,982.66 and 111,477.16 is: 153,833.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,371.24 : 270,982.66 = 111,477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,371.24/270,982.66 = 111,477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,371.24x = 270,982.66 × 111,477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,371.24x = 30,208,377,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,208,377,346.05/196,371.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,833.00

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