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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,845.92, 273,151.98 and 137,397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,845.92, 273,151.98 and 137,397.24 is: 189,694.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,845.92 : 273,151.98 = 137,397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,845.92/273,151.98 = 137,397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,845.92x = 273,151.98 × 137,397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,845.92x = 37,530,328,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,530,328,152.54/197,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,694.73

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