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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,261.61, 270,568.91 and 132,498.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,261.61, 270,568.91 and 132,498.41 is: 182,664.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,261.61 : 270,568.91 = 132,498.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,261.61/270,568.91 = 132,498.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,261.61x = 270,568.91 × 132,498.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,261.61x = 35,849,949,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,849,949,348.83/196,261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,664.10

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