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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,710.66, 271,503.63 and 125,076.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,710.66, 271,503.63 and 125,076.69 is: 172,633.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,710.66 : 271,503.63 = 125,076.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,710.66/271,503.63 = 125,076.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,710.66x = 271,503.63 × 125,076.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,710.66x = 33,958,775,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,958,775,363.38/196,710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,633.12

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