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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,379.61, 270,987.22 and 110,331.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,379.61, 270,987.22 and 110,331.87 is: 152,248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,379.61 : 270,987.22 = 110,331.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,379.61/270,987.22 = 110,331.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,379.61x = 270,987.22 × 110,331.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,379.61x = 29,898,526,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,898,526,728.70/196,379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,248.63

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