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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,874.77, 273,292.73 and 134,101.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,874.77, 273,292.73 and 134,101.85 is: 185,213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,874.77 : 273,292.73 = 134,101.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,874.77/273,292.73 = 134,101.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,874.77x = 273,292.73 × 134,101.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,874.77x = 36,649,062,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,649,062,210.69/197,874.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,213.41

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