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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,335.68, 270,936.07 and 119,982.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,335.68, 270,936.07 and 119,982.58 is: 165,571.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,335.68 : 270,936.07 = 119,982.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,335.68/270,936.07 = 119,982.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,335.68x = 270,936.07 × 119,982.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,335.68x = 32,507,607,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,507,607,716.36/196,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,571.58

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