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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,017.92, 271,974.24 and 125,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,017.92, 271,974.24 and 125,496 is: 173,241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,017.92 : 271,974.24 = 125,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,017.92/271,974.24 = 125,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,017.92x = 271,974.24 × 125,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,017.92x = 34,131,679,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,131,679,223.04/197,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,241.50

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