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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,175.68, 269,243.52 and 123,434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,175.68, 269,243.52 and 123,434.88 is: 170,277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,175.68 : 269,243.52 = 123,434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,175.68/269,243.52 = 123,434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,175.68x = 269,243.52 × 123,434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,175.68x = 33,234,041,581.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,234,041,581.98/195,175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,277.58

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