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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,126.96, 269,238.72 and 123,456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,126.96, 269,238.72 and 123,456.72 is: 170,347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,126.96 : 269,238.72 = 123,456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,126.96/269,238.72 = 123,456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,126.96x = 269,238.72 × 123,456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,126.96x = 33,239,329,268.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,239,329,268.20/195,126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,347.19

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