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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,652.97, 271,404.41 and 111,782.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,652.97, 271,404.41 and 111,782.79 is: 154,273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,652.97 : 271,404.41 = 111,782.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,652.97/271,404.41 = 111,782.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,652.97x = 271,404.41 × 111,782.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,652.97x = 30,338,341,609.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,338,341,609.19/196,652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,273.50

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