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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,272.16, 295,438.52 and 125,973.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,272.16, 295,438.52 and 125,973.94 is: 188,660.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,272.16 : 295,438.52 = 125,973.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,272.16/295,438.52 = 125,973.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,272.16x = 295,438.52 × 125,973.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,272.16x = 37,217,554,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,217,554,392.17/197,272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,660.96

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