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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,536.96, 271,119.36 and 132,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,536.96, 271,119.36 and 132,897.60 is: 183,329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,536.96 : 271,119.36 = 132,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,536.96/271,119.36 = 132,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,536.96x = 271,119.36 × 132,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,536.96x = 36,031,112,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,031,112,257.54/196,536.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,329.96

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