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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,148.44, 271,781.56 and 140,461.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,148.44, 271,781.56 and 140,461.40 is: 193,634.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,148.44 : 271,781.56 = 140,461.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,148.44/271,781.56 = 140,461.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,148.44x = 271,781.56 × 140,461.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,148.44x = 38,174,818,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,174,818,411.78/197,148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,634.90

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