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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,458.97, 272,209.97 and 140,771.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,458.97, 272,209.97 and 140,771.93 is: 194,063.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,458.97 : 272,209.97 = 140,771.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,458.97/272,209.97 = 140,771.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,458.97x = 272,209.97 × 140,771.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,458.97x = 38,319,522,138.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,319,522,138.28/197,458.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,063.21

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