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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,048.16, 295,323.03 and 125,943.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,048.16, 295,323.03 and 125,943.39 is: 188,755.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,048.16 : 295,323.03 = 125,943.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,048.16/295,323.03 = 125,943.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,048.16x = 295,323.03 × 125,943.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,048.16x = 37,193,983,543.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,193,983,543.27/197,048.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,755.80

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