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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,838, 271,651.04 and 111,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,838, 271,651.04 and 111,982.40 is: 154,544.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,838 : 271,651.04 = 111,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,838/271,651.04 = 111,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,838x = 271,651.04 × 111,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,838x = 30,420,135,421.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,420,135,421.70/196,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,544.02

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