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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,645.62, 271,360.48 and 116,043.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,645.62, 271,360.48 and 116,043.73 is: 160,134.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,645.62 : 271,360.48 = 116,043.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,645.62/271,360.48 = 116,043.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,645.62x = 271,360.48 × 116,043.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,645.62x = 31,489,682,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,489,682,273.79/196,645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,134.17

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