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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,342.93, 272,457.76 and 136,892.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,342.93, 272,457.76 and 136,892.42 is: 188,997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,342.93 : 272,457.76 = 136,892.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,342.93/272,457.76 = 136,892.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,342.93x = 272,457.76 × 136,892.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,342.93x = 37,297,402,114.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,297,402,114.18/197,342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,997.92

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