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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,529.83, 271,220.78 and 110,515.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,529.83, 271,220.78 and 110,515.89 is: 152,517.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,529.83 : 271,220.78 = 110,515.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,529.83/271,220.78 = 110,515.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,529.83x = 271,220.78 × 110,515.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,529.83x = 29,974,205,888.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,974,205,888.19/196,529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,517.33

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