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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,667.19, 271,321.45 and 113,826.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,667.19, 271,321.45 and 113,826.67 is: 157,034.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,667.19 : 271,321.45 = 113,826.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,667.19/271,321.45 = 113,826.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,667.19x = 271,321.45 × 113,826.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,667.19x = 30,883,616,190.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,883,616,190.20/196,667.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,034.92

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