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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,265.15, 295,428.03 and 125,966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,265.15, 295,428.03 and 125,966.94 is: 188,650.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,265.15 : 295,428.03 = 125,966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,265.15/295,428.03 = 125,966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,265.15x = 295,428.03 × 125,966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,265.15x = 37,214,164,929.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,214,164,929.33/197,265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,650.48

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