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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,730.54, 271,480.29 and 116,184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,730.54, 271,480.29 and 116,184.02 is: 160,329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,730.54 : 271,480.29 = 116,184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,730.54/271,480.29 = 116,184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,730.54x = 271,480.29 × 116,184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,730.54x = 31,541,671,442.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,541,671,442.97/196,730.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,329.31

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