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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,405.92, 271,042.02 and 111,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,405.92, 271,042.02 and 111,524.76 is: 153,905.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,405.92 : 271,042.02 = 111,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,405.92/271,042.02 = 111,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,405.92x = 271,042.02 × 111,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,405.92x = 30,227,896,230.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,227,896,230.42/196,405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,905.22

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