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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,329.35, 270,926.96 and 119,976.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,329.35, 270,926.96 and 119,976.17 is: 165,562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,329.35 : 270,926.96 = 119,976.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,329.35/270,926.96 = 119,976.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,329.35x = 270,926.96 × 119,976.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,329.35x = 32,504,777,056.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,504,777,056.03/196,329.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,562.50

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