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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,522.90, 271,158.27 and 125,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,522.90, 271,158.27 and 125,008 is: 172,483.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,522.90 : 271,158.27 = 125,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,522.90/271,158.27 = 125,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,522.90x = 271,158.27 × 125,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,522.90x = 33,896,953,016.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,896,953,016.16/196,522.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,483.48

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