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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,841.44, 271,541.46 and 128,972.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,841.44, 271,541.46 and 128,972.08 is: 177,916.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,841.44 : 271,541.46 = 128,972.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,841.44/271,541.46 = 128,972.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,841.44x = 271,541.46 × 128,972.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,841.44x = 35,021,266,902.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,021,266,902.44/196,841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,916.13

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