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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,144.26, 272,052.59 and 124,585.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,144.26, 272,052.59 and 124,585.93 is: 171,924.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,144.26 : 272,052.59 = 124,585.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,144.26/272,052.59 = 124,585.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,144.26x = 272,052.59 × 124,585.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,144.26x = 33,893,924,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,893,924,934.06/197,144.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,924.48

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