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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,571.64, 271,278.32 and 110,557.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,571.64, 271,278.32 and 110,557.56 is: 152,574.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,571.64 : 271,278.32 = 110,557.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,571.64/271,278.32 = 110,557.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,571.64x = 271,278.32 × 110,557.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,571.64x = 29,991,869,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,991,869,140.10/196,571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,574.75

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