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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,033.19, 271,800.73 and 120,589.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,033.19, 271,800.73 and 120,589.34 is: 166,348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,033.19 : 271,800.73 = 120,589.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,033.19/271,800.73 = 120,589.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,033.19x = 271,800.73 × 120,589.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,033.19x = 32,776,269,433.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,776,269,433.95/197,033.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,348.98

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