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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,963.84, 273,118.50 and 130,017.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,963.84, 273,118.50 and 130,017.62 is: 179,377.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,963.84 : 273,118.50 = 130,017.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,963.84/273,118.50 = 130,017.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,963.84x = 273,118.50 × 130,017.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,963.84x = 35,510,217,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,510,217,347.97/197,963.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,377.29

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