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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,923.92, 273,164.19 and 125,333.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,923.92, 273,164.19 and 125,333.43 is: 172,978.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,923.92 : 273,164.19 = 125,333.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,923.92/273,164.19 = 125,333.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,923.92x = 273,164.19 × 125,333.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,923.92x = 34,236,605,440.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,236,605,440.24/197,923.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,978.62

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