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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,539.26, 271,233.78 and 110,525.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,539.26, 271,233.78 and 110,525.30 is: 152,530.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,539.26 : 271,233.78 = 110,525.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,539.26/271,233.78 = 110,525.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,539.26x = 271,233.78 × 110,525.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,539.26x = 29,978,194,904.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,978,194,904.63/196,539.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,530.31

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