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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,625.43, 272,854.79 and 133,190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,625.43, 272,854.79 and 133,190.50 is: 183,891.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,625.43 : 272,854.79 = 133,190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,625.43/272,854.79 = 133,190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,625.43x = 272,854.79 × 133,190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,625.43x = 36,341,665,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,341,665,907.50/197,625.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,891.65

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