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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,916.48, 273,133.62 and 140,617.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,916.48, 273,133.62 and 140,617.08 is: 194,057.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,916.48 : 273,133.62 = 140,617.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,916.48/273,133.62 = 140,617.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,916.48x = 273,133.62 × 140,617.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,916.48x = 38,407,252,094.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,407,252,094.23/197,916.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,057.88

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