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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,336.30, 270,936.93 and 119,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,336.30, 270,936.93 and 119,983.20 is: 165,572.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,336.30 : 270,936.93 = 119,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,336.30/270,936.93 = 119,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,336.30x = 270,936.93 × 119,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,336.30x = 32,507,879,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,507,879,859.58/196,336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,572.44

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