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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,647.82, 271,365.28 and 120,295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,647.82, 271,365.28 and 120,295.08 is: 166,001.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,647.82 : 271,365.28 = 120,295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,647.82/271,365.28 = 120,295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,647.82x = 271,365.28 × 120,295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,647.82x = 32,643,908,066.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,643,908,066.82/196,647.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,001.88

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