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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,317.02, 272,298.04 and 125,681.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,317.02, 272,298.04 and 125,681.70 is: 173,441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,317.02 : 272,298.04 = 125,681.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,317.02/272,298.04 = 125,681.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,317.02x = 272,298.04 × 125,681.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,317.02x = 34,222,880,573.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,222,880,573.87/197,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,441.10

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