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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,036.96, 271,805.90 and 120,593.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,036.96, 271,805.90 and 120,593.09 is: 166,354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,036.96 : 271,805.90 = 120,593.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,036.96/271,805.90 = 120,593.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,036.96x = 271,805.90 × 120,593.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,036.96x = 32,777,911,399.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,777,911,399.24/197,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,354.13

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