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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,298.16, 270,884.64 and 119,945.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,298.16, 270,884.64 and 119,945.07 is: 165,520.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,298.16 : 270,884.64 = 119,945.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,298.16/270,884.64 = 119,945.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,298.16x = 270,884.64 × 119,945.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,298.16x = 32,491,277,106.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,491,277,106.72/196,298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,520.03

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