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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,262,217.98, 271,999,091.43 and 147,543,254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,262,217.98, 271,999,091.43 and 147,543,254.82 is: 203,443,070.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,262,217.98 : 271,999,091.43 = 147,543,254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,262,217.98/271,999,091.43 = 147,543,254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,262,217.98x = 271,999,091.43 × 147,543,254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,262,217.98x = 40,131,631,257,664,968
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,131,631,257,664,968/197,262,217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,443,070.19

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