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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,742.96, 271,413.08 and 116,115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,742.96, 271,413.08 and 116,115.56 is: 160,185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,742.96 : 271,413.08 = 116,115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,742.96/271,413.08 = 116,115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,742.96x = 271,413.08 × 116,115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,742.96x = 31,515,281,775.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,515,281,775.52/196,742.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,185.05

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