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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,378.92, 271,223.64 and 132,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,378.92, 271,223.64 and 132,606 is: 183,145.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,378.92 : 271,223.64 = 132,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,378.92/271,223.64 = 132,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,378.92x = 271,223.64 × 132,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,378.92x = 35,965,882,005.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,965,882,005.84/196,378.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,145.33

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