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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,397.64, 270,935.94 and 132,757.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,397.64, 270,935.94 and 132,757.80 is: 183,143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,397.64 : 270,935.94 = 132,757.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,397.64/270,935.94 = 132,757.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,397.64x = 270,935.94 × 132,757.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,397.64x = 35,968,859,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,968,859,335.33/196,397.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,143.03

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