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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,575.03, 271,264.95 and 120,222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,575.03, 271,264.95 and 120,222.27 is: 165,901.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,575.03 : 271,264.95 = 120,222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,575.03/271,264.95 = 120,222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,575.03x = 271,264.95 × 120,222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,575.03x = 32,612,088,060.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,612,088,060.44/196,575.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,901.48

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