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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,387.88, 271,017.09 and 111,506.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,387.88, 271,017.09 and 111,506.76 is: 153,880.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,387.88 : 271,017.09 = 111,506.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,387.88/271,017.09 = 111,506.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,387.88x = 271,017.09 × 111,506.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,387.88x = 30,220,237,610.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,220,237,610.53/196,387.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,880.36

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