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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,322.13, 270,917.16 and 119,968.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,322.13, 270,917.16 and 119,968.90 is: 165,552.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,322.13 : 270,917.16 = 119,968.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,322.13/270,917.16 = 119,968.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,322.13x = 270,917.16 × 119,968.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,322.13x = 32,501,632,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,501,632,549.15/196,322.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,552.57

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