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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,611.14, 271,295.60 and 110,558.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,611.14, 271,295.60 and 110,558.16 is: 152,554.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,611.14 : 271,295.60 = 110,558.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,611.14/271,295.60 = 110,558.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,611.14x = 271,295.60 × 110,558.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,611.14x = 29,993,942,628.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,993,942,628.49/196,611.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,554.64

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