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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,143.26, 272,051.21 and 124,584.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,143.26, 272,051.21 and 124,584.93 is: 171,923.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,143.26 : 272,051.21 = 124,584.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,143.26/272,051.21 = 124,584.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,143.26x = 272,051.21 × 124,584.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,143.26x = 33,893,480,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,893,480,150.19/197,143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,923.10

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