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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,924.92, 273,165.57 and 125,334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,924.92, 273,165.57 and 125,334.43 is: 172,979.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,924.92 : 273,165.57 = 125,334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,924.92/273,165.57 = 125,334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,924.92x = 273,165.57 × 125,334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,924.92x = 34,237,051,011.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,237,051,011.58/197,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,979.99

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