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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,280.04, 272,063.46 and 125,585.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,280.04, 272,063.46 and 125,585.32 is: 173,191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,280.04 : 272,063.46 = 125,585.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,280.04/272,063.46 = 125,585.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,280.04x = 272,063.46 × 125,585.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,280.04x = 34,167,176,684.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,167,176,684.41/197,280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,191.25

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