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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,453.22, 272,202.03 and 140,766.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,453.22, 272,202.03 and 140,766.18 is: 194,055.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,453.22 : 272,202.03 = 140,766.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,453.22/272,202.03 = 140,766.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,453.22x = 272,202.03 × 140,766.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,453.22x = 38,316,839,951.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,316,839,951.35/197,453.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,055.28

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