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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,340.63, 270,942.63 and 119,987.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,340.63, 270,942.63 and 119,987.42 is: 165,578.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,340.63 : 270,942.63 = 119,987.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,340.63/270,942.63 = 119,987.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,340.63x = 270,942.63 × 119,987.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,340.63x = 32,509,707,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,509,707,141.71/196,340.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,578.09

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