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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,376.38, 271,001.22 and 111,495.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,376.38, 271,001.22 and 111,495.26 is: 153,864.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,376.38 : 271,001.22 = 111,495.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,376.38/271,001.22 = 111,495.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,376.38x = 271,001.22 × 111,495.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,376.38x = 30,215,351,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,215,351,484.22/196,376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,864.49

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