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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,140.41, 271,770.54 and 140,453.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,140.41, 271,770.54 and 140,453.37 is: 193,623.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,140.41 : 271,770.54 = 140,453.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,140.41/271,770.54 = 140,453.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,140.41x = 271,770.54 × 140,453.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,140.41x = 38,171,088,209.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,171,088,209.72/197,140.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,623.87

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