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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,612.55, 271,322.71 and 110,571.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,612.55, 271,322.71 and 110,571.51 is: 152,587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,612.55 : 271,322.71 = 110,571.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,612.55/271,322.71 = 110,571.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,612.55x = 271,322.71 × 110,571.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,612.55x = 30,000,563,104.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,000,563,104.99/196,612.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,587.22

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