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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,541.14, 271,192.77 and 115,962.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,541.14, 271,192.77 and 115,962.58 is: 160,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,541.14 : 271,192.77 = 115,962.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,541.14/271,192.77 = 115,962.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,541.14x = 271,192.77 × 115,962.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,541.14x = 31,448,213,286.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,448,213,286.55/196,541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,008.30

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