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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,543.14, 271,150.74 and 123,922.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,543.14, 271,150.74 and 123,922.14 is: 170,962.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,543.14 : 271,150.74 = 123,922.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,543.14/271,150.74 = 123,922.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,543.14x = 271,150.74 × 123,922.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,543.14x = 33,601,579,963.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,601,579,963.38/196,543.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,962.87

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