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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,739.73, 271,466.98 and 110,686.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,739.73, 271,466.98 and 110,686.75 is: 152,728.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,739.73 : 271,466.98 = 110,686.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,739.73/271,466.98 = 110,686.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,739.73x = 271,466.98 × 110,686.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,739.73x = 30,047,796,793.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,047,796,793.13/196,739.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,728.67

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