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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,407.92, 271,044.78 and 111,526.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,407.92, 271,044.78 and 111,526.76 is: 153,907.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,407.92 : 271,044.78 = 111,526.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,407.92/271,044.78 = 111,526.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,407.92x = 271,044.78 × 111,526.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,407.92x = 30,228,746,128.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,228,746,128.31/196,407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,907.98

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