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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,528, 271,181.29 and 110,474.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,528, 271,181.29 and 110,474.81 is: 152,439.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,528 : 271,181.29 = 110,474.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,528/271,181.29 = 110,474.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,528x = 271,181.29 × 110,474.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,528x = 29,958,701,488.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,958,701,488.30/196,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,439.86

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