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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,602.24, 271,330.56 and 116,056.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,602.24, 271,330.56 and 116,056.32 is: 160,169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,602.24 : 271,330.56 = 116,056.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,602.24/271,330.56 = 116,056.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,602.24x = 271,330.56 × 116,056.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,602.24x = 31,489,626,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,489,626,297.14/196,602.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,169.21

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