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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,552.48, 271,165.44 and 120,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,552.48, 271,165.44 and 120,969.76 is: 166,890.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,552.48 : 271,165.44 = 120,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,552.48/271,165.44 = 120,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,552.48x = 271,165.44 × 120,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,552.48x = 32,802,818,197.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,802,818,197.09/196,552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,890.89

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