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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,346.88, 270,951.26 and 119,993.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,346.88, 270,951.26 and 119,993.67 is: 165,586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,346.88 : 270,951.26 = 119,993.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,346.88/270,951.26 = 119,993.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,346.88x = 270,951.26 × 119,993.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,346.88x = 32,512,435,478.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,512,435,478.56/196,346.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,586.72

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