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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,180.91, 270,811.92 and 132,604.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,180.91, 270,811.92 and 132,604.82 is: 183,050.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,180.91 : 270,811.92 = 132,604.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,180.91/270,811.92 = 132,604.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,180.91x = 270,811.92 × 132,604.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,180.91x = 35,910,965,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,910,965,905.45/196,180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,050.26

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