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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,194.41, 270,667.73 and 142,360.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,194.41, 270,667.73 and 142,360.19 is: 196,398.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,194.41 : 270,667.73 = 142,360.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,194.41/270,667.73 = 142,360.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,194.41x = 270,667.73 × 142,360.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,194.41x = 38,532,308,472.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,532,308,472.23/196,194.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,398.61

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