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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,923.03, 271,741.82 and 116,331.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,923.03, 271,741.82 and 116,331.27 is: 160,530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,923.03 : 271,741.82 = 116,331.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,923.03/271,741.82 = 116,331.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,923.03x = 271,741.82 × 116,331.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,923.03x = 31,612,070,451.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,612,070,451.06/196,923.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,530.08

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