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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,644.62, 271,359.11 and 116,042.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,644.62, 271,359.11 and 116,042.73 is: 160,132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,644.62 : 271,359.11 = 116,042.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,644.62/271,359.11 = 116,042.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,644.62x = 271,359.11 × 116,042.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,644.62x = 31,489,251,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,489,251,354.56/196,644.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,132.79

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