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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,675.68, 272,521.28 and 125,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,675.68, 272,521.28 and 125,042.44 is: 172,387.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,675.68 : 272,521.28 = 125,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,675.68/272,521.28 = 125,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,675.68x = 272,521.28 × 125,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,675.68x = 34,076,725,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,076,725,803.12/197,675.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,387.04

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