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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,375.38, 270,999.84 and 111,494.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,375.38, 270,999.84 and 111,494.26 is: 153,863.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,375.38 : 270,999.84 = 111,494.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,375.38/270,999.84 = 111,494.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,375.38x = 270,999.84 × 111,494.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,375.38x = 30,214,926,620.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,214,926,620.92/196,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,863.11

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