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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,382.96, 272,358.72 and 125,824.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,382.96, 272,358.72 and 125,824.32 is: 173,618.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,382.96 : 272,358.72 = 125,824.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,382.96/272,358.72 = 125,824.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,382.96x = 272,358.72 × 125,824.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,382.96x = 34,269,350,740.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,269,350,740.07/197,382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,618.59

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