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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,454.22, 272,203.41 and 140,767.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,454.22, 272,203.41 and 140,767.18 is: 194,056.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,454.22 : 272,203.41 = 140,767.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,454.22/272,203.41 = 140,767.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,454.22x = 272,203.41 × 140,767.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,454.22x = 38,317,306,412.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,317,306,412.08/197,454.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,056.66

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