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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,994, 273,355.20 and 137,544.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,994, 273,355.20 and 137,544.24 is: 189,896.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,994 : 273,355.20 = 137,544.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,994/273,355.20 = 137,544.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,994x = 273,355.20 × 137,544.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,994x = 37,598,433,234.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,598,433,234.05/197,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,896.83

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