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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,337.70, 270,938.82 and 119,984.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,337.70, 270,938.82 and 119,984.57 is: 165,574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,337.70 : 270,938.82 = 119,984.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,337.70/270,938.82 = 119,984.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,337.70x = 270,938.82 × 119,984.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,337.70x = 32,508,477,814.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,508,477,814.01/196,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,574.30

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