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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,639.94, 271,383.93 and 120,203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,639.94, 271,383.93 and 120,203.78 is: 165,893.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,639.94 : 271,383.93 = 120,203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,639.94/271,383.93 = 120,203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,639.94x = 271,383.93 × 120,203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,639.94x = 32,621,374,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,621,374,895.72/196,639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,893.94

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