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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,373.07, 270,987.80 and 120,019.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,373.07, 270,987.80 and 120,019.91 is: 165,623.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,373.07 : 270,987.80 = 120,019.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,373.07/270,987.80 = 120,019.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,373.07x = 270,987.80 × 120,019.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,373.07x = 32,523,929,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,523,929,412.06/196,373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,623.17

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