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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,676.68, 272,522.66 and 125,043.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,676.68, 272,522.66 and 125,043.44 is: 172,388.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,676.68 : 272,522.66 = 125,043.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,676.68/272,522.66 = 125,043.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,676.68x = 272,522.66 × 125,043.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,676.68x = 34,077,170,884.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,077,170,884.35/197,676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,388.42

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