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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,427.26, 271,062.45 and 120,074.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,427.26, 271,062.45 and 120,074.23 is: 165,698.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,427.26 : 271,062.45 = 120,074.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,427.26/271,062.45 = 120,074.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,427.26x = 271,062.45 × 120,074.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,427.26x = 32,547,614,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,547,614,965.66/196,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,698.06

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