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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,553.48, 271,166.82 and 120,970.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,553.48, 271,166.82 and 120,970.76 is: 166,892.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,553.48 : 271,166.82 = 120,970.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,553.48/271,166.82 = 120,970.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,553.48x = 271,166.82 × 120,970.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,553.48x = 32,803,256,302.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,803,256,302.18/196,553.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,892.27

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