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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,841.69, 273,062.75 and 181,900.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,841.69, 273,062.75 and 181,900.89 is: 251,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,841.69 : 273,062.75 = 181,900.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,841.69/273,062.75 = 181,900.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,841.69x = 273,062.75 × 181,900.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,841.69x = 49,670,356,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,670,356,341.34/197,841.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,061.12

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