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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,583.67, 271,287.36 and 111,701.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,583.67, 271,287.36 and 111,701.34 is: 154,148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,583.67 : 271,287.36 = 111,701.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,583.67/271,287.36 = 111,701.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,583.67x = 271,287.36 × 111,701.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,583.67x = 30,303,161,637.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,303,161,637.06/196,583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,148.93

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