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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,960.92, 271,774.02 and 116,377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,960.92, 271,774.02 and 116,377.24 is: 160,581.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,960.92 : 271,774.02 = 116,377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,960.92/271,774.02 = 116,377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,960.92x = 271,774.02 × 116,377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,960.92x = 31,628,310,351.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,628,310,351.30/196,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,581.65

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