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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,049.16, 295,324.53 and 125,944.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,049.16, 295,324.53 and 125,944.39 is: 188,757.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,049.16 : 295,324.53 = 125,944.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,049.16/295,324.53 = 125,944.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,049.16x = 295,324.53 × 125,944.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,049.16x = 37,194,467,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,194,467,782.89/197,049.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,757.30

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