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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,195.94, 270,832.66 and 132,619.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,195.94, 270,832.66 and 132,619.85 is: 183,071.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,195.94 : 270,832.66 = 132,619.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,195.94/270,832.66 = 132,619.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,195.94x = 270,832.66 × 132,619.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,195.94x = 35,917,786,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,917,786,820.20/196,195.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,071.00

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