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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,513.82, 270,996.41 and 124,769.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,513.82, 270,996.41 and 124,769.28 is: 172,059.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,513.82 : 270,996.41 = 124,769.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,513.82/270,996.41 = 124,769.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,513.82x = 270,996.41 × 124,769.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,513.82x = 33,812,026,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,812,026,334.44/196,513.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,059.28

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