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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,635.92, 271,254.12 and 132,995.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,635.92, 271,254.12 and 132,995.12 is: 183,463.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,635.92 : 271,254.12 = 132,995.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,635.92/271,254.12 = 132,995.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,635.92x = 271,254.12 × 132,995.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,635.92x = 36,075,474,239.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,075,474,239.89/196,635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,463.30

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