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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,025.78, 271,680.58 and 133,252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,025.78, 271,680.58 and 133,252.86 is: 183,743.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,025.78 : 271,680.58 = 133,252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,025.78/271,680.58 = 133,252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,025.78x = 271,680.58 × 133,252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,025.78x = 36,202,215,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,202,215,476.83/197,025.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,743.54

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