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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,553.76, 271,244.42 and 111,687.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,553.76, 271,244.42 and 111,687.23 is: 154,128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,553.76 : 271,244.42 = 111,687.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,553.76/271,244.42 = 111,687.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,553.76x = 271,244.42 × 111,687.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,553.76x = 30,294,536,008.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,294,536,008.10/196,553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,128.50

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