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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,670.02, 271,306.37 and 124,162.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,670.02, 271,306.37 and 124,162.77 is: 171,282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,670.02 : 271,306.37 = 124,162.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,670.02/271,306.37 = 124,162.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,670.02x = 271,306.37 × 124,162.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,670.02x = 33,686,150,728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,686,150,728.25/196,670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,282.59

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