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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,741.23, 271,469.04 and 110,688.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,741.23, 271,469.04 and 110,688.26 is: 152,730.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,741.23 : 271,469.04 = 110,688.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,741.23/271,469.04 = 110,688.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,741.23x = 271,469.04 × 110,688.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,741.23x = 30,048,434,324.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,048,434,324.13/196,741.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,730.74

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