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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,338.68, 270,940.20 and 119,985.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,338.68, 270,940.20 and 119,985.59 is: 165,575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,338.68 : 270,940.20 = 119,985.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,338.68/270,940.20 = 119,985.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,338.68x = 270,940.20 × 119,985.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,338.68x = 32,508,918,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,508,918,397.02/196,338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,575.72

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