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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,394.68, 271,027.82 and 111,514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,394.68, 271,027.82 and 111,514.04 is: 153,891.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,394.68 : 271,027.82 = 111,514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,394.68/271,027.82 = 111,514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,394.68x = 271,027.82 × 111,514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,394.68x = 30,223,407,160.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,223,407,160.59/196,394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,891.17

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