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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,683.59, 271,466.35 and 125,049.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,683.59, 271,466.35 and 125,049.62 is: 172,595.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,683.59 : 271,466.35 = 125,049.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,683.59/271,466.35 = 125,049.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,683.59x = 271,466.35 × 125,049.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,683.59x = 33,946,764,276.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,946,764,276.33/196,683.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,595.81

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