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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,425.24, 271,057.18 and 111,531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,425.24, 271,057.18 and 111,531.16 is: 153,907.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,425.24 : 271,057.18 = 111,531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,425.24/271,057.18 = 111,531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,425.24x = 271,057.18 × 111,531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,425.24x = 30,231,321,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,231,321,711.73/196,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,907.52

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