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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,513.06, 270,995.37 and 124,768.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,513.06, 270,995.37 and 124,768.53 is: 172,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,513.06 : 270,995.37 = 124,768.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,513.06/270,995.37 = 124,768.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,513.06x = 270,995.37 × 124,768.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,513.06x = 33,811,693,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,811,693,274.22/196,513.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,058.25

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