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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,966.99, 270,483.44 and 120,471.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,966.99, 270,483.44 and 120,471.75 is: 166,281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,966.99 : 270,483.44 = 120,471.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,966.99/270,483.44 = 120,471.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,966.99x = 270,483.44 × 120,471.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,966.99x = 32,585,612,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,585,612,760.46/195,966.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,281.13

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