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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,960.87, 271,778.66 and 110,905.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,960.87, 271,778.66 and 110,905.39 is: 153,034.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,960.87 : 271,778.66 = 110,905.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,960.87/271,778.66 = 110,905.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,960.87x = 271,778.66 × 110,905.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,960.87x = 30,141,717,726.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,141,717,726.45/196,960.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,034.04

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