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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,252.95, 271,995 and 125,541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,252.95, 271,995 and 125,541.22 is: 173,110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,252.95 : 271,995 = 125,541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,252.95/271,995 = 125,541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,252.95x = 271,995 × 125,541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,252.95x = 34,146,584,133.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,146,584,133.90/197,252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,110.64

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