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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,397.22, 271,053.45 and 119,900.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,397.22, 271,053.45 and 119,900.28 is: 165,477.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,397.22 : 271,053.45 = 119,900.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,397.22/271,053.45 = 119,900.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,397.22x = 271,053.45 × 119,900.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,397.22x = 32,499,384,549.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,499,384,549.97/196,397.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,477.82

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