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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,011.96, 270,579.08 and 132,435.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,011.96, 270,579.08 and 132,435.87 is: 182,817.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,011.96 : 270,579.08 = 132,435.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,011.96/270,579.08 = 132,435.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,011.96x = 270,579.08 × 132,435.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,011.96x = 35,834,375,201.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,834,375,201.42/196,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,817.29

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