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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,671.27, 271,308.10 and 124,164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,671.27, 271,308.10 and 124,164.02 is: 171,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,671.27 : 271,308.10 = 124,164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,671.27/271,308.10 = 124,164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,671.27x = 271,308.10 × 124,164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,671.27x = 33,686,704,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,686,704,354.56/196,671.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,284.32

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