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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,624.43, 272,853.41 and 133,189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,624.43, 272,853.41 and 133,189.50 is: 183,890.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,624.43 : 272,853.41 = 133,189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,624.43/272,853.41 = 133,189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,624.43x = 272,853.41 × 133,189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,624.43x = 36,341,208,585.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,341,208,585.25/197,624.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,890.26

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