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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,196.54, 272,590.93 and 175,897.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,196.54, 272,590.93 and 175,897.38 is: 243,148.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,196.54 : 272,590.93 = 175,897.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,196.54/272,590.93 = 175,897.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,196.54x = 272,590.93 × 175,897.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,196.54x = 47,948,031,640.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,948,031,640.85/197,196.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,148.44

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