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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,452.22, 272,200.65 and 140,765.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,452.22, 272,200.65 and 140,765.18 is: 194,053.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,452.22 : 272,200.65 = 140,765.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,452.22/272,200.65 = 140,765.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,452.22x = 272,200.65 × 140,765.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,452.22x = 38,316,373,493.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,316,373,493.37/197,452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,053.90

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