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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,637.43, 271,326.11 and 110,574.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,637.43, 271,326.11 and 110,574.12 is: 152,573.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,637.43 : 271,326.11 = 110,574.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,637.43/271,326.11 = 110,574.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,637.43x = 271,326.11 × 110,574.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,637.43x = 30,001,644,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,001,644,489.64/196,637.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,573.42

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