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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,613.64, 271,249.78 and 110,552.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,613.64, 271,249.78 and 110,552.84 is: 152,519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,613.64 : 271,249.78 = 110,552.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,613.64/271,249.78 = 110,552.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,613.64x = 271,249.78 × 110,552.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,613.64x = 29,987,433,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,987,433,528.38/196,613.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,519.60

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