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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,363.63, 271,007.13 and 119,866.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,363.63, 271,007.13 and 119,866.69 is: 165,431.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,363.63 : 271,007.13 = 119,866.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,363.63/271,007.13 = 119,866.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,363.63x = 271,007.13 × 119,866.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,363.63x = 32,484,727,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,484,727,639.50/196,363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,431.49

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