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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,538.76, 271,233.09 and 110,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,538.76, 271,233.09 and 110,524.80 is: 152,529.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,538.76 : 271,233.09 = 110,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,538.76/271,233.09 = 110,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,538.76x = 271,233.09 × 110,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,538.76x = 29,977,983,025.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,977,983,025.63/196,538.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,529.62

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