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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,026.78, 271,681.96 and 133,253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,026.78, 271,681.96 and 133,253.86 is: 183,744.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,026.78 : 271,681.96 = 133,253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,026.78/271,681.96 = 133,253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,026.78x = 271,681.96 × 133,253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,026.78x = 36,202,669,862.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,202,669,862.37/197,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,744.92

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