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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,942.73, 272,794.64 and 140,584.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,942.73, 272,794.64 and 140,584.56 is: 193,746.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,942.73 : 272,794.64 = 140,584.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,942.73/272,794.64 = 140,584.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,942.73x = 272,794.64 × 140,584.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,942.73x = 38,350,713,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,350,713,731.84/197,942.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,746.51

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