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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,469.64, 271,151.15 and 110,428.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,469.64, 271,151.15 and 110,428.74 is: 152,404.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,469.64 : 271,151.15 = 110,428.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,469.64/271,151.15 = 110,428.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,469.64x = 271,151.15 × 110,428.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,469.64x = 29,942,879,291.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,942,879,291.91/196,469.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,404.61

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