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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,409.35, 271,037.26 and 120,056.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,409.35, 271,037.26 and 120,056.28 is: 165,673.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,409.35 : 271,037.26 = 120,056.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,409.35/271,037.26 = 120,056.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,409.35x = 271,037.26 × 120,056.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,409.35x = 32,539,724,576.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,539,724,576.71/196,409.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,673.00

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