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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,606.92, 271,214.10 and 132,966.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,606.92, 271,214.10 and 132,966.12 is: 183,423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,606.92 : 271,214.10 = 132,966.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,606.92/271,214.10 = 132,966.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,606.92x = 271,214.10 × 132,966.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,606.92x = 36,062,286,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,062,286,566.29/196,606.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,423.28

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