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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,521.48, 271,206.90 and 111,652.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,521.48, 271,206.90 and 111,652.92 is: 154,085.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,521.48 : 271,206.90 = 111,652.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,521.48/271,206.90 = 111,652.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,521.48x = 271,206.90 × 111,652.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,521.48x = 30,281,042,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,281,042,309.15/196,521.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,085.15

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