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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,406.03, 271,032.69 and 120,052.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,406.03, 271,032.69 and 120,052.97 is: 165,668.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,406.03 : 271,032.69 = 120,052.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,406.03/271,032.69 = 120,052.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,406.03x = 271,032.69 × 120,052.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,406.03x = 32,538,277,596.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,538,277,596.23/196,406.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,668.43

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