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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,214.48, 272,100.87 and 132,774.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,214.48, 272,100.87 and 132,774.53 is: 183,191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,214.48 : 272,100.87 = 132,774.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,214.48/272,100.87 = 132,774.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,214.48x = 272,100.87 × 132,774.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,214.48x = 36,128,063,766.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,128,063,766.34/197,214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,191.74

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