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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,153.76, 271,971.12 and 133,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,153.76, 271,971.12 and 133,469.28 is: 184,119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,153.76 : 271,971.12 = 133,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,153.76/271,971.12 = 133,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,153.76x = 271,971.12 × 133,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,153.76x = 36,299,789,567.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,299,789,567.19/197,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,119.18

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