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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,806.93, 271,585.74 and 116,260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,806.93, 271,585.74 and 116,260.32 is: 160,434.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,806.93 : 271,585.74 = 116,260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,806.93/271,585.74 = 116,260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,806.93x = 271,585.74 × 116,260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,806.93x = 31,574,645,039.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,574,645,039.84/196,806.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,434.62

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