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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,984.44, 271,838.30 and 116,441.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,984.44, 271,838.30 and 116,441.01 is: 160,688.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,984.44 : 271,838.30 = 116,441.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,984.44/271,838.30 = 116,441.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,984.44x = 271,838.30 × 116,441.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,984.44x = 31,653,125,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,653,125,626.48/196,984.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,688.46

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