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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,437.80, 271,076.96 and 120,084.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,437.80, 271,076.96 and 120,084.77 is: 165,712.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,437.80 : 271,076.96 = 120,084.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,437.80/271,076.96 = 120,084.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,437.80x = 271,076.96 × 120,084.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,437.80x = 32,552,215,371.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,552,215,371.80/196,437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,712.58

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