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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,881.76, 271,697.66 and 110,842.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,881.76, 271,697.66 and 110,842.21 is: 152,962.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,881.76 : 271,697.66 = 110,842.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,881.76/271,697.66 = 110,842.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,881.76x = 271,697.66 × 110,842.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,881.76x = 30,115,569,086.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,115,569,086.23/196,881.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,962.72

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