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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,669.18, 272,512.32 and 125,035.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,669.18, 272,512.32 and 125,035.94 is: 172,378.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,669.18 : 272,512.32 = 125,035.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,669.18/272,512.32 = 125,035.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,669.18x = 272,512.32 × 125,035.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,669.18x = 34,073,832,730.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,073,832,730.22/197,669.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,378.08

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