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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,614.14, 271,356.64 and 120,177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,614.14, 271,356.64 and 120,177.27 is: 165,862.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,614.14 : 271,356.64 = 120,177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,614.14/271,356.64 = 120,177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,614.14x = 271,356.64 × 120,177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,614.14x = 32,610,899,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,610,899,590.69/196,614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,862.44

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