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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,636.92, 271,255.50 and 132,996.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,636.92, 271,255.50 and 132,996.12 is: 183,464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,636.92 : 271,255.50 = 132,996.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,636.92/271,255.50 = 132,996.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,636.92x = 271,255.50 × 132,996.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,636.92x = 36,075,929,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,075,929,028.66/196,636.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,464.68

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