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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,402.77, 272,342.73 and 129,457.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,402.77, 272,342.73 and 129,457.45 is: 178,603.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,402.77 : 272,342.73 = 129,457.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,402.77/272,342.73 = 129,457.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,402.77x = 272,342.73 × 129,457.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,402.77x = 35,256,795,351.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,256,795,351.84/197,402.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,603.35

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