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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,696.91, 271,296.44 and 135,462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,696.91, 271,296.44 and 135,462.54 is: 186,838.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,696.91 : 271,296.44 = 135,462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,696.91/271,296.44 = 135,462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,696.91x = 271,296.44 × 135,462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,696.91x = 36,750,505,703.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,750,505,703.39/196,696.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,838.24

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