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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,031.52, 270,523.20 and 119,550.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,031.52, 270,523.20 and 119,550.48 is: 164,979.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,031.52 : 270,523.20 = 119,550.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,031.52/270,523.20 = 119,550.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,031.52x = 270,523.20 × 119,550.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,031.52x = 32,341,178,411.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,341,178,411.14/196,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,979.48

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