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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,430.23, 273,728.75 and 125,704.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,430.23, 273,728.75 and 125,704.83 is: 173,406.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,430.23 : 273,728.75 = 125,704.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,430.23/273,728.75 = 125,704.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,430.23x = 273,728.75 × 125,704.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,430.23x = 34,409,025,356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,409,025,356.34/198,430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,406.17

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