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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,304.83, 272,354.70 and 129,326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,304.83, 272,354.70 and 129,326.18 is: 178,518.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,304.83 : 272,354.70 = 129,326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,304.83/272,354.70 = 129,326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,304.83x = 272,354.70 × 129,326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,304.83x = 35,222,593,100.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,222,593,100.58/197,304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,518.66

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