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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,537.64, 271,222.84 and 111,659.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,537.64, 271,222.84 and 111,659.36 is: 154,090.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,537.64 : 271,222.84 = 111,659.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,537.64/271,222.84 = 111,659.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,537.64x = 271,222.84 × 111,659.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,537.64x = 30,284,568,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,284,568,731.78/196,537.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,090.43

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