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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,761.42, 271,524.96 and 110,725.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,761.42, 271,524.96 and 110,725.38 is: 152,797.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,761.42 : 271,524.96 = 110,725.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,761.42/271,524.96 = 110,725.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,761.42x = 271,524.96 × 110,725.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,761.42x = 30,064,704,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,064,704,375.48/196,761.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,797.76

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