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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,801.22, 271,492.62 and 116,174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,801.22, 271,492.62 and 116,174.90 is: 160,266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,801.22 : 271,492.62 = 116,174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,801.22/271,492.62 = 116,174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,801.22x = 271,492.62 × 116,174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,801.22x = 31,540,627,979.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,540,627,979.24/196,801.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,266.43

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