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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,062.98, 271,663.44 and 140,375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,062.98, 271,663.44 and 140,375.94 is: 193,516.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,062.98 : 271,663.44 = 140,375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,062.98/271,663.44 = 140,375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,062.98x = 271,663.44 × 140,375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,062.98x = 38,135,010,753.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,135,010,753.63/197,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,516.87

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