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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,256.06, 272,136.87 and 125,623.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,256.06, 272,136.87 and 125,623.26 is: 173,311.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,256.06 : 272,136.87 = 125,623.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,256.06/272,136.87 = 125,623.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,256.06x = 272,136.87 × 125,623.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,256.06x = 34,186,720,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,186,720,775.60/197,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,311.38

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