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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,236.72, 270,837.54 and 119,772.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,236.72, 270,837.54 and 119,772.36 is: 165,304.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,236.72 : 270,837.54 = 119,772.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,236.72/270,837.54 = 119,772.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,236.72x = 270,837.54 × 119,772.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,236.72x = 32,438,851,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,438,851,342.39/196,236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,304.70

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