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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,233.71, 270,884.79 and 132,657.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,233.71, 270,884.79 and 132,657.62 is: 183,123.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,233.71 : 270,884.79 = 132,657.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,233.71/270,884.79 = 132,657.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,233.71x = 270,884.79 × 132,657.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,233.71x = 35,934,930,181.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,934,930,181.18/196,233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,123.13

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