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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,357.09, 270,965.68 and 120,003.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,357.09, 270,965.68 and 120,003.91 is: 165,601.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,357.09 : 270,965.68 = 120,003.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,357.09/270,965.68 = 120,003.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,357.09x = 270,965.68 × 120,003.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,357.09x = 32,516,941,075.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,516,941,075.81/196,357.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,601.05

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