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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,844.92, 273,150.60 and 137,396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,844.92, 273,150.60 and 137,396.24 is: 189,693.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,844.92 : 273,150.60 = 137,396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,844.92/273,150.60 = 137,396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,844.92x = 273,150.60 × 137,396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,844.92x = 37,529,865,393.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,529,865,393.74/197,844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,693.35

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