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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,861.22, 273,089.70 and 181,920.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,861.22, 273,089.70 and 181,920.42 is: 251,088.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,861.22 : 273,089.70 = 181,920.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,861.22/273,089.70 = 181,920.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,861.22x = 273,089.70 × 181,920.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,861.22x = 49,680,592,921.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,680,592,921.67/197,861.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,088.08

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