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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,761.76, 271,497.33 and 110,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,761.76, 271,497.33 and 110,708.80 is: 152,759.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,761.76 : 271,497.33 = 110,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,761.76/271,497.33 = 110,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,761.76x = 271,497.33 × 110,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,761.76x = 30,057,143,607.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,057,143,607.50/196,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,759.07

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