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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,783.05, 271,558.35 and 110,741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,783.05, 271,558.35 and 110,741.70 is: 152,822.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,783.05 : 271,558.35 = 110,741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,783.05/271,558.35 = 110,741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,783.05x = 271,558.35 × 110,741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,783.05x = 30,072,833,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,072,833,328.20/196,783.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,822.27

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