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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,683.81, 271,382.99 and 114,996.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,683.81, 271,382.99 and 114,996.33 is: 158,671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,683.81 : 271,382.99 = 114,996.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,683.81/271,382.99 = 114,996.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,683.81x = 271,382.99 × 114,996.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,683.81x = 31,208,047,299.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,208,047,299.45/196,683.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,671.15

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