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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,130.76, 273,514.56 and 125,569.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,130.76, 273,514.56 and 125,569.88 is: 173,346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,130.76 : 273,514.56 = 125,569.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,130.76/273,514.56 = 125,569.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,130.76x = 273,514.56 × 125,569.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,130.76x = 34,345,190,477.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,345,190,477.45/198,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,346.08

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