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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,717.15, 271,463.49 and 110,681.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,717.15, 271,463.49 and 110,681.03 is: 152,736.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,717.15 : 271,463.49 = 110,681.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,717.15/271,463.49 = 110,681.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,717.15x = 271,463.49 × 110,681.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,717.15x = 30,045,857,926.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,045,857,926.21/196,717.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,736.34

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