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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,369.28, 272,043.36 and 147,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,369.28, 272,043.36 and 147,049.92 is: 202,685.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,369.28 : 272,043.36 = 147,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,369.28/272,043.36 = 147,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,369.28x = 272,043.36 × 147,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,369.28x = 40,003,954,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,003,954,324.53/197,369.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,685.82

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