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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,935.40, 273,377.85 and 130,254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,935.40, 273,377.85 and 130,254.52 is: 179,900.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,935.40 : 273,377.85 = 130,254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,935.40/273,377.85 = 130,254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,935.40x = 273,377.85 × 130,254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,935.40x = 35,608,700,703.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,608,700,703.75/197,935.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,900.62

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