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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,444.72, 271,220.83 and 153,349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,444.72, 271,220.83 and 153,349.88 is: 211,722.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,444.72 : 271,220.83 = 153,349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,444.72/271,220.83 = 153,349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,444.72x = 271,220.83 × 153,349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,444.72x = 41,591,681,734.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,591,681,734.00/196,444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,722.06

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