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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,147.14, 270,714.04 and 119,682.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,147.14, 270,714.04 and 119,682.94 is: 165,181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,147.14 : 270,714.04 = 119,682.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,147.14/270,714.04 = 119,682.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,147.14x = 270,714.04 × 119,682.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,147.14x = 32,399,852,206.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,399,852,206.48/196,147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,181.36

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