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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,473.72, 272,230.29 and 140,786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,473.72, 272,230.29 and 140,786.68 is: 194,083.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,473.72 : 272,230.29 = 140,786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,473.72/272,230.29 = 140,786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,473.72x = 272,230.29 × 140,786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,473.72x = 38,326,398,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,326,398,724.54/197,473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,083.54

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