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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,335.30, 270,935.55 and 119,982.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,335.30, 270,935.55 and 119,982.21 is: 165,571.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,335.30 : 270,935.55 = 119,982.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,335.30/270,935.55 = 119,982.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,335.30x = 270,935.55 × 119,982.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,335.30x = 32,507,446,056.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,507,446,056.57/196,335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,571.07

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