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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,952, 264,877.16 and 123,971.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,952, 264,877.16 and 123,971.94 is: 171,070.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,952 : 264,877.16 = 123,971.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,952/264,877.16 = 123,971.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,952x = 264,877.16 × 123,971.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,952x = 32,837,334,767.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,837,334,767.03/191,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,070.55

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