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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,486.56, 271,152.36 and 111,608.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,486.56, 271,152.36 and 111,608.28 is: 154,019.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,486.56 : 271,152.36 = 111,608.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,486.56/271,152.36 = 111,608.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,486.56x = 271,152.36 × 111,608.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,486.56x = 30,262,848,517.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,262,848,517.54/196,486.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,019.94

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