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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,612.64, 271,248.40 and 110,551.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,612.64, 271,248.40 and 110,551.84 is: 152,518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,612.64 : 271,248.40 = 110,551.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,612.64/271,248.40 = 110,551.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,612.64x = 271,248.40 × 110,551.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,612.64x = 29,987,009,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,987,009,717.06/196,612.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,518.22

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