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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,990.01, 273,154.48 and 130,043.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,990.01, 273,154.48 and 130,043.84 is: 179,413.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,990.01 : 273,154.48 = 130,043.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,990.01/273,154.48 = 130,043.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,990.01x = 273,154.48 × 130,043.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,990.01x = 35,522,055,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,522,055,801.52/197,990.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,413.37

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