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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,552.64, 271,208.60 and 115,974.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,552.64, 271,208.60 and 115,974.08 is: 160,024.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,552.64 : 271,208.60 = 115,974.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,552.64/271,208.60 = 115,974.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,552.64x = 271,208.60 × 115,974.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,552.64x = 31,453,167,873.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,453,167,873.09/196,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,024.14

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