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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,924.53, 271,762.11 and 112,047.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,924.53, 271,762.11 and 112,047.06 is: 154,628.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,924.53 : 271,762.11 = 112,047.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,924.53/271,762.11 = 112,047.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,924.53x = 271,762.11 × 112,047.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,924.53x = 30,450,145,444.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,450,145,444.90/196,924.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,628.50

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