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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,453.62, 271,138.50 and 115,900.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,453.62, 271,138.50 and 115,900.83 is: 159,962.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,453.62 : 271,138.50 = 115,900.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,453.62/271,138.50 = 115,900.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,453.62x = 271,138.50 × 115,900.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,453.62x = 31,425,177,194.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,425,177,194.96/196,453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,962.32

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