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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,033.57, 271,801.25 and 120,589.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,033.57, 271,801.25 and 120,589.71 is: 166,349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,033.57 : 271,801.25 = 120,589.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,033.57/271,801.25 = 120,589.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,033.57x = 271,801.25 × 120,589.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,033.57x = 32,776,433,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,776,433,312.19/197,033.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,349.49

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