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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,244.99, 270,860.30 and 119,747.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,244.99, 270,860.30 and 119,747.71 is: 165,277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,244.99 : 270,860.30 = 119,747.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,244.99/270,860.30 = 119,747.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,244.99x = 270,860.30 × 119,747.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,244.99x = 32,434,900,654.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,434,900,654.91/196,244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,277.60

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