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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,588.62, 271,284.26 and 110,545.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,588.62, 271,284.26 and 110,545.16 is: 152,547.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,588.62 : 271,284.26 = 110,545.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,588.62/271,284.26 = 110,545.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,588.62x = 271,284.26 × 110,545.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,588.62x = 29,989,160,018.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,989,160,018.03/196,588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,547.79

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