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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,460.22, 272,211.68 and 140,773.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,460.22, 272,211.68 and 140,773.18 is: 194,064.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,460.22 : 272,211.68 = 140,773.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,460.22/272,211.68 = 140,773.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,460.22x = 272,211.68 × 140,773.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,460.22x = 38,320,103,826.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,320,103,826.74/197,460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,064.93

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