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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,727.01, 271,421.73 and 116,183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,727.01, 271,421.73 and 116,183.04 is: 160,296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,727.01 : 271,421.73 = 116,183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,727.01/271,421.73 = 116,183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,727.01x = 271,421.73 × 116,183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,727.01x = 31,534,601,713.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,534,601,713.46/196,727.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,296.25

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