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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,653.59, 272,650.62 and 125,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,653.59, 272,650.62 and 125,034 is: 172,476.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,653.59 : 272,650.62 = 125,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,653.59/272,650.62 = 125,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,653.59x = 272,650.62 × 125,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,653.59x = 34,090,597,621.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,090,597,621.08/197,653.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,476.49

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