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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,399.46, 270,966.59 and 114,708.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,399.46, 270,966.59 and 114,708.94 is: 158,260.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,399.46 : 270,966.59 = 114,708.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,399.46/270,966.59 = 114,708.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,399.46x = 270,966.59 × 114,708.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,399.46x = 31,082,290,314.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,082,290,314.31/196,399.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,260.57

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