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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,516.73, 271,116.11 and 120,934.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,516.73, 271,116.11 and 120,934.01 is: 166,841.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,516.73 : 271,116.11 = 120,934.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,516.73/271,116.11 = 120,934.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,516.73x = 271,116.11 × 120,934.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,516.73x = 32,787,157,753.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,787,157,753.23/196,516.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,841.56

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