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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,143.43, 271,774.67 and 140,456.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,143.43, 271,774.67 and 140,456.39 is: 193,628.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,143.43 : 271,774.67 = 140,456.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,143.43/271,774.67 = 140,456.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,143.43x = 271,774.67 × 140,456.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,143.43x = 38,172,486,980.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,172,486,980.49/197,143.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,628.00

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