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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,349.27, 270,954.72 and 119,996.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,349.27, 270,954.72 and 119,996.10 is: 165,590.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,349.27 : 270,954.72 = 119,996.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,349.27/270,954.72 = 119,996.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,349.27x = 270,954.72 × 119,996.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,349.27x = 32,513,509,676.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,513,509,676.59/196,349.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,590.18

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