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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,336.70, 270,937.44 and 119,983.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,336.70, 270,937.44 and 119,983.57 is: 165,572.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,336.70 : 270,937.44 = 119,983.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,336.70/270,937.44 = 119,983.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,336.70x = 270,937.44 × 119,983.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,336.70x = 32,508,041,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,508,041,297.86/196,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,572.92

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