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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,969.43, 273,097.55 and 125,250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,969.43, 273,097.55 and 125,250.30 is: 172,781.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,969.43 : 273,097.55 = 125,250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,969.43/273,097.55 = 125,250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,969.43x = 273,097.55 × 125,250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,969.43x = 34,205,549,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,205,549,440.51/197,969.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,781.98

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