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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,755.76, 271,495.56 and 111,863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,755.76, 271,495.56 and 111,863.44 is: 154,355.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,755.76 : 271,495.56 = 111,863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,755.76/271,495.56 = 111,863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,755.76x = 271,495.56 × 111,863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,755.76x = 30,370,427,286.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,370,427,286.33/196,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,355.98

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