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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,414, 271,038.55 and 115,823.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,414, 271,038.55 and 115,823.05 is: 159,828.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,414 : 271,038.55 = 115,823.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,414/271,038.55 = 115,823.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,414x = 271,038.55 × 115,823.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,414x = 31,392,511,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,392,511,528.58/196,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,828.28

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