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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,535.07, 271,217.04 and 111,652.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,535.07, 271,217.04 and 111,652.14 is: 154,079.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,535.07 : 271,217.04 = 111,652.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,535.07/271,217.04 = 111,652.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,535.07x = 271,217.04 × 111,652.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,535.07x = 30,281,962,920.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,281,962,920.47/196,535.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,079.18

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