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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,150.44, 271,784.32 and 140,463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,150.44, 271,784.32 and 140,463.40 is: 193,637.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,150.44 : 271,784.32 = 140,463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,150.44/271,784.32 = 140,463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,150.44x = 271,784.32 × 140,463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,150.44x = 38,175,749,653.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,175,749,653.89/197,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,637.66

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