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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,330.53, 272,341.07 and 129,404.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,330.53, 272,341.07 and 129,404.65 is: 178,594.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,330.53 : 272,341.07 = 129,404.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,330.53/272,341.07 = 129,404.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,330.53x = 272,341.07 × 129,404.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,330.53x = 35,242,200,843.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,242,200,843.98/197,330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,594.77

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