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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,125.03, 270,345.49 and 128,107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,125.03, 270,345.49 and 128,107.97 is: 176,588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,125.03 : 270,345.49 = 128,107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,125.03/270,345.49 = 128,107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,125.03x = 270,345.49 × 128,107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,125.03x = 34,633,411,514.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,633,411,514.71/196,125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,588.43

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