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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,886.68, 273,070.13 and 126,258.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,886.68, 273,070.13 and 126,258.78 is: 174,228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,886.68 : 273,070.13 = 126,258.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,886.68/273,070.13 = 126,258.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,886.68x = 273,070.13 × 126,258.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,886.68x = 34,477,500,836.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,477,500,836.95/197,886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,228.51

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