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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,264.90, 295,427.66 and 125,966.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,264.90, 295,427.66 and 125,966.69 is: 188,650.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,264.90 : 295,427.66 = 125,966.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,264.90/295,427.66 = 125,966.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,264.90x = 295,427.66 × 125,966.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,264.90x = 37,214,043,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,214,043,834.81/197,264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,650.11

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