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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,979.52, 271,800.08 and 112,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,979.52, 271,800.08 and 112,098 is: 154,677.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,979.52 : 271,800.08 = 112,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,979.52/271,800.08 = 112,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,979.52x = 271,800.08 × 112,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,979.52x = 30,468,245,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,468,245,367.84/196,979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,677.22

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