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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,457.72, 272,208.24 and 140,770.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,457.72, 272,208.24 and 140,770.68 is: 194,061.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,457.72 : 272,208.24 = 140,770.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,457.72/272,208.24 = 140,770.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,457.72x = 272,208.24 × 140,770.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,457.72x = 38,318,939,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,318,939,046.40/197,457.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,061.49

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