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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,652.11, 272,648.54 and 125,032.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,652.11, 272,648.54 and 125,032.50 is: 172,474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,652.11 : 272,648.54 = 125,032.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,652.11/272,648.54 = 125,032.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,652.11x = 272,648.54 × 125,032.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,652.11x = 34,089,927,952.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,089,927,952.39/197,652.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,474.40

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