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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,569.63, 271,275.56 and 110,555.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,569.63, 271,275.56 and 110,555.55 is: 152,571.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,569.63 : 271,275.56 = 110,555.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,569.63/271,275.56 = 110,555.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,569.63x = 271,275.56 × 110,555.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,569.63x = 29,991,018,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,991,018,184.58/196,569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,571.98

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