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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,181.22, 270,811.44 and 132,605.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,181.22, 270,811.44 and 132,605.13 is: 183,050.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,181.22 : 270,811.44 = 132,605.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,181.22/270,811.44 = 132,605.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,181.22x = 270,811.44 × 132,605.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,181.22x = 35,910,986,206.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,910,986,206.69/196,181.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,050.07

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