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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,199.03, 270,672.08 and 123,473.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,199.03, 270,672.08 and 123,473.09 is: 170,340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,199.03 : 270,672.08 = 123,473.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,199.03/270,672.08 = 123,473.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,199.03x = 270,672.08 × 123,473.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,199.03x = 33,420,716,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,420,716,123.60/196,199.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,340.89

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