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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,546.64, 271,200.32 and 115,968.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,546.64, 271,200.32 and 115,968.08 is: 160,015.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,546.64 : 271,200.32 = 115,968.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,546.64/271,200.32 = 115,968.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,546.64x = 271,200.32 × 115,968.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,546.64x = 31,450,580,405.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,450,580,405.79/196,546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,015.86

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