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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,652.22, 271,403.37 and 111,782.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,652.22, 271,403.37 and 111,782.04 is: 154,272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,652.22 : 271,403.37 = 111,782.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,652.22/271,403.37 = 111,782.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,652.22x = 271,403.37 × 111,782.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,652.22x = 30,338,022,361.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,338,022,361.47/196,652.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,272.46

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