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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,975.49, 273,134.58 and 130,029.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,975.49, 273,134.58 and 130,029.30 is: 179,393.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,975.49 : 273,134.58 = 130,029.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,975.49/273,134.58 = 130,029.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,975.49x = 273,134.58 × 130,029.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,975.49x = 35,515,498,487.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,515,498,487.00/197,975.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,393.41

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