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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,830.76, 270,335.01 and 123,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,830.76, 270,335.01 and 123,340.20 is: 170,265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,830.76 : 270,335.01 = 123,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,830.76/270,335.01 = 123,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,830.76x = 270,335.01 × 123,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,830.76x = 33,343,174,200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,343,174,200.40/195,830.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,265.25

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