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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,256.45, 271,999.83 and 125,544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,256.45, 271,999.83 and 125,544.72 is: 173,115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,256.45 : 271,999.83 = 125,544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,256.45/271,999.83 = 125,544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,256.45x = 271,999.83 × 125,544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,256.45x = 34,148,142,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,148,142,497.40/197,256.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,115.47

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