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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,258.06, 272,139.63 and 125,625.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,258.06, 272,139.63 and 125,625.26 is: 173,314.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,258.06 : 272,139.63 = 125,625.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,258.06/272,139.63 = 125,625.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,258.06x = 272,139.63 × 125,625.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,258.06x = 34,187,611,775.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,187,611,775.05/197,258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,314.14

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