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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,948.24, 272,802.20 and 140,590.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,948.24, 272,802.20 and 140,590.06 is: 193,754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,948.24 : 272,802.20 = 140,590.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,948.24/272,802.20 = 140,590.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,948.24x = 272,802.20 × 140,590.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,948.24x = 38,353,277,666.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,353,277,666.13/197,948.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,754.07

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