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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,327.13, 270,924.06 and 119,973.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,327.13, 270,924.06 and 119,973.90 is: 165,559.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,327.13 : 270,924.06 = 119,973.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,327.13/270,924.06 = 119,973.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,327.13x = 270,924.06 × 119,973.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,327.13x = 32,503,816,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,503,816,082.03/196,327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,559.47

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