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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,941.23, 272,792.57 and 140,583.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,941.23, 272,792.57 and 140,583.06 is: 193,744.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,941.23 : 272,792.57 = 140,583.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,941.23/272,792.57 = 140,583.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,941.23x = 272,792.57 × 140,583.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,941.23x = 38,350,013,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,350,013,532.95/197,941.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,744.44

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