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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,324.13, 270,919.92 and 119,970.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,324.13, 270,919.92 and 119,970.90 is: 165,555.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,324.13 : 270,919.92 = 119,970.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,324.13/270,919.92 = 119,970.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,324.13x = 270,919.92 × 119,970.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,324.13x = 32,502,506,630.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,502,506,630.33/196,324.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,555.33

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