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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,820.48, 271,682.46 and 116,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,820.48, 271,682.46 and 116,248.40 is: 160,464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,820.48 : 271,682.46 = 116,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,820.48/271,682.46 = 116,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,820.48x = 271,682.46 × 116,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,820.48x = 31,582,651,283.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,582,651,283.06/196,820.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,464.25

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