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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,548.88, 271,295.82 and 127,636.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,548.88, 271,295.82 and 127,636.52 is: 176,176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,548.88 : 271,295.82 = 127,636.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,548.88/271,295.82 = 127,636.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,548.88x = 271,295.82 × 127,636.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,548.88x = 34,627,254,355.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,627,254,355.35/196,548.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,176.30

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