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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,670.27, 271,306.72 and 124,163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,670.27, 271,306.72 and 124,163.02 is: 171,282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,670.27 : 271,306.72 = 124,163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,670.27/271,306.72 = 124,163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,670.27x = 271,306.72 × 124,163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,670.27x = 33,686,261,391.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,686,261,391.09/196,670.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,282.93

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