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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,016.76, 270,410.40 and 132,376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,016.76, 270,410.40 and 132,376.68 is: 182,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,016.76 : 270,410.40 = 132,376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,016.76/270,410.40 = 132,376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,016.76x = 270,410.40 × 132,376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,016.76x = 35,796,030,989.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,796,030,989.47/196,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,617.20

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