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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,270.56, 272,156.88 and 125,637.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,270.56, 272,156.88 and 125,637.76 is: 173,331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,270.56 : 272,156.88 = 125,637.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,270.56/272,156.88 = 125,637.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,270.56x = 272,156.88 × 125,637.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,270.56x = 34,193,180,771.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,193,180,771.79/197,270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,331.39

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