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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,825.44, 271,656.22 and 123,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,825.44, 271,656.22 and 123,272 is: 170,138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,825.44 : 271,656.22 = 123,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,825.44/271,656.22 = 123,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,825.44x = 271,656.22 × 123,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,825.44x = 33,487,605,551.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,487,605,551.84/196,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,138.60

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