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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,914.02, 271,737.87 and 112,029.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,914.02, 271,737.87 and 112,029.26 is: 154,598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,914.02 : 271,737.87 = 112,029.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,914.02/271,737.87 = 112,029.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,914.02x = 271,737.87 × 112,029.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,914.02x = 30,442,592,490.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,442,592,490.08/196,914.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,598.40

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