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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,545.89, 271,291.68 and 127,633.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,545.89, 271,291.68 and 127,633.52 is: 176,172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,545.89 : 271,291.68 = 127,633.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,545.89/271,291.68 = 127,633.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,545.89x = 271,291.68 × 127,633.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,545.89x = 34,625,910,708.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,625,910,708.66/196,545.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,172.15

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