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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,515.59, 271,157.72 and 110,462.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,515.59, 271,157.72 and 110,462.63 is: 152,419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,515.59 : 271,157.72 = 110,462.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,515.59/271,157.72 = 110,462.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,515.59x = 271,157.72 × 110,462.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,515.59x = 29,952,795,021.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,952,795,021.58/196,515.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,419.44

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