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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,542.92, 272,733.84 and 137,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,542.92, 272,733.84 and 137,094.24 is: 189,276.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,542.92 : 272,733.84 = 137,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,542.92/272,733.84 = 137,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,542.92x = 272,733.84 × 137,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,542.92x = 37,390,238,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,390,238,517.08/197,542.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,276.53

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