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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,262.46, 272,008.10 and 125,550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,262.46, 272,008.10 and 125,550.72 is: 173,123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,262.46 : 272,008.10 = 125,550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,262.46/272,008.10 = 125,550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,262.46x = 272,008.10 × 125,550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,262.46x = 34,150,812,800.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,150,812,800.83/197,262.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,123.73

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