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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,541.92, 272,732.46 and 137,093.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,541.92, 272,732.46 and 137,093.24 is: 189,275.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,541.92 : 272,732.46 = 137,093.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,541.92/272,732.46 = 137,093.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,541.92x = 272,732.46 × 137,093.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,541.92x = 37,389,776,594.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,389,776,594.57/197,541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,275.15

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