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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,904.72, 271,712.26 and 110,871.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,904.72, 271,712.26 and 110,871.56 is: 152,993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,904.72 : 271,712.26 = 110,871.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,904.72/271,712.26 = 110,871.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,904.72x = 271,712.26 × 110,871.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,904.72x = 30,125,162,137.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,125,162,137.33/196,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,993.60

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