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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,946.38, 264,970.94 and 123,996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,946.38, 264,970.94 and 123,996.48 is: 171,170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,946.38 : 264,970.94 = 123,996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,946.38/264,970.94 = 123,996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,946.38x = 264,970.94 × 123,996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,946.38x = 32,855,463,242.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,855,463,242.31/191,946.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,170.01

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