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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,179.91, 270,810.54 and 132,603.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,179.91, 270,810.54 and 132,603.82 is: 183,048.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,179.91 : 270,810.54 = 132,603.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,179.91/270,810.54 = 132,603.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,179.91x = 270,810.54 × 132,603.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,179.91x = 35,910,511,423.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,910,511,423.24/196,179.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,048.88

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