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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,337.20, 270,938.12 and 119,984.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,337.20, 270,938.12 and 119,984.07 is: 165,573.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,337.20 : 270,938.12 = 119,984.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,337.20/270,938.12 = 119,984.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,337.20x = 270,938.12 × 119,984.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,337.20x = 32,508,258,655.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,508,258,655.71/196,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,573.61

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