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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,213.95, 270,692.45 and 123,487.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,213.95, 270,692.45 and 123,487.90 is: 170,361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,213.95 : 270,692.45 = 123,487.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,213.95/270,692.45 = 123,487.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,213.95x = 270,692.45 × 123,487.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,213.95x = 33,427,241,365.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,427,241,365.26/196,213.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,361.19

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