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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,704.34, 271,486.83 and 116,126.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,704.34, 271,486.83 and 116,126.62 is: 160,275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,704.34 : 271,486.83 = 116,126.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,704.34/271,486.83 = 116,126.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,704.34x = 271,486.83 × 116,126.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,704.34x = 31,526,847,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,526,847,942.41/196,704.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,275.30

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