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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,505.42, 272,481.33 and 137,045.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,505.42, 272,481.33 and 137,045.79 is: 189,070.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,505.42 : 272,481.33 = 137,045.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,505.42/272,481.33 = 137,045.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,505.42x = 272,481.33 × 137,045.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,505.42x = 37,342,419,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,342,419,130.10/197,505.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,070.35

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