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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,833.93, 270,251.52 and 123,284.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,833.93, 270,251.52 and 123,284.83 is: 170,133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,833.93 : 270,251.52 = 123,284.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,833.93/270,251.52 = 123,284.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,833.93x = 270,251.52 × 123,284.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,833.93x = 33,317,911,067.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,317,911,067.44/195,833.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,133.49

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