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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,670.68, 272,514.40 and 125,037.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,670.68, 272,514.40 and 125,037.44 is: 172,380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,670.68 : 272,514.40 = 125,037.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,670.68/272,514.40 = 125,037.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,670.68x = 272,514.40 × 125,037.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,670.68x = 34,074,502,939.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,074,502,939.14/197,670.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,380.16

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