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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,381.44, 270,920.16 and 132,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,381.44, 270,920.16 and 132,696 is: 183,062.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,381.44 : 270,920.16 = 132,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,381.44/270,920.16 = 132,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,381.44x = 270,920.16 × 132,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,381.44x = 35,950,021,551.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,950,021,551.36/196,381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,062.22

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