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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,011.62, 273,155.42 and 125,291.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,011.62, 273,155.42 and 125,291.95 is: 172,839.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,011.62 : 273,155.42 = 125,291.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,011.62/273,155.42 = 125,291.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,011.62x = 273,155.42 × 125,291.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,011.62x = 34,224,174,855.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,224,174,855.21/198,011.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,839.22

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