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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,513.48, 271,111.62 and 120,930.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,513.48, 271,111.62 and 120,930.76 is: 166,837.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,513.48 : 271,111.62 = 120,930.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,513.48/271,111.62 = 120,930.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,513.48x = 271,111.62 × 120,930.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,513.48x = 32,785,734,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,785,734,251.43/196,513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,837.08

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