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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,612.38, 271,334.61 and 110,573.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,612.38, 271,334.61 and 110,573.10 is: 152,596.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,612.38 : 271,334.61 = 110,573.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,612.38/271,334.61 = 110,573.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,612.38x = 271,334.61 × 110,573.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,612.38x = 30,002,308,964.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,002,308,964.99/196,612.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,596.24

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