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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,451.70, 275,223.15 and 122,958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,451.70, 275,223.15 and 122,958.54 is: 169,670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,451.70 : 275,223.15 = 122,958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,451.70/275,223.15 = 122,958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,451.70x = 275,223.15 × 122,958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,451.70x = 33,841,036,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,841,036,698.20/199,451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,670.33

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