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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,788.05, 271,519.32 and 110,730.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,788.05, 271,519.32 and 110,730.25 is: 152,780.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,788.05 : 271,519.32 = 110,730.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,788.05/271,519.32 = 110,730.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,788.05x = 271,519.32 × 110,730.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,788.05x = 30,065,402,183.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,065,402,183.43/196,788.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,780.63

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