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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,467.42, 273,780.20 and 125,741.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,467.42, 273,780.20 and 125,741.97 is: 173,457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,467.42 : 273,780.20 = 125,741.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,467.42/273,780.20 = 125,741.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,467.42x = 273,780.20 × 125,741.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,467.42x = 34,425,662,009.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,425,662,009.35/198,467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,457.50

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