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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,670.78, 271,307.41 and 124,163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,670.78, 271,307.41 and 124,163.52 is: 171,283.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,670.78 : 271,307.41 = 124,163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,670.78/271,307.41 = 124,163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,670.78x = 271,307.41 × 124,163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,670.78x = 33,686,482,717.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,686,482,717.27/196,670.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,283.62

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