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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,683.44, 271,382.46 and 114,995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,683.44, 271,382.46 and 114,995.96 is: 158,670.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,683.44 : 271,382.46 = 114,995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,683.44/271,382.46 = 114,995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,683.44x = 271,382.46 × 114,995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,683.44x = 31,207,886,514.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,207,886,514.86/196,683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,670.64

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