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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,848.18, 273,017.58 and 126,220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,848.18, 273,017.58 and 126,220.52 is: 174,176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,848.18 : 273,017.58 = 126,220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,848.18/273,017.58 = 126,220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,848.18x = 273,017.58 × 126,220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,848.18x = 34,460,420,916.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,460,420,916.74/197,848.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,176.08

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