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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,944.28, 271,773.66 and 112,053.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,944.28, 271,773.66 and 112,053.40 is: 154,628.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,944.28 : 271,773.66 = 112,053.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,944.28/271,773.66 = 112,053.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,944.28x = 271,773.66 × 112,053.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,944.28x = 30,453,162,633.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,453,162,633.44/196,944.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,628.32

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