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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,257.06, 272,138.25 and 125,624.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,257.06, 272,138.25 and 125,624.26 is: 173,312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,257.06 : 272,138.25 = 125,624.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,257.06/272,138.25 = 125,624.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,257.06x = 272,138.25 × 125,624.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,257.06x = 34,187,166,273.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,187,166,273.95/197,257.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,312.76

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