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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,778.94, 271,546.89 and 116,232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,778.94, 271,546.89 and 116,232.54 is: 160,396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,778.94 : 271,546.89 = 116,232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,778.94/271,546.89 = 116,232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,778.94x = 271,546.89 × 116,232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,778.94x = 31,562,584,753.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,562,584,753.80/196,778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,396.15

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