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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,769.24, 294,904.72 and 125,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,769.24, 294,904.72 and 125,664.40 is: 188,337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,769.24 : 294,904.72 = 125,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,769.24/294,904.72 = 125,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,769.24x = 294,904.72 × 125,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,769.24x = 37,059,023,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,059,023,644.55/196,769.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,337.49

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