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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,437.55, 271,076.61 and 120,084.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,437.55, 271,076.61 and 120,084.52 is: 165,712.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,437.55 : 271,076.61 = 120,084.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,437.55/271,076.61 = 120,084.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,437.55x = 271,076.61 × 120,084.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,437.55x = 32,552,104,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,552,104,595.08/196,437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,712.23

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