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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,432.65, 293,907.02 and 120,260.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,432.65, 293,907.02 and 120,260.25 is: 179,936.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,432.65 : 293,907.02 = 120,260.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,432.65/293,907.02 = 120,260.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,432.65x = 293,907.02 × 120,260.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,432.65x = 35,345,331,100.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,345,331,100.65/196,432.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,936.13

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