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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,925.91, 271,745.78 and 116,334.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,925.91, 271,745.78 and 116,334.15 is: 160,534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,925.91 : 271,745.78 = 116,334.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,925.91/271,745.78 = 116,334.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,925.91x = 271,745.78 × 116,334.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,925.91x = 31,613,314,332.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,613,314,332.39/196,925.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,534.05

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