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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,523.70, 294,785.55 and 125,664.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,523.70, 294,785.55 and 125,664.90 is: 188,497.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,523.70 : 294,785.55 = 125,664.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,523.70/294,785.55 = 125,664.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,523.70x = 294,785.55 × 125,664.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,523.70x = 37,044,196,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,044,196,662.20/196,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,497.35

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