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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,327.85, 270,924.89 and 119,974.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,327.85, 270,924.89 and 119,974.66 is: 165,560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,327.85 : 270,924.89 = 119,974.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,327.85/270,924.89 = 119,974.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,327.85x = 270,924.89 × 119,974.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,327.85x = 32,504,120,286.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,504,120,286.10/196,327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,560.42

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