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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,037.57, 271,806.76 and 120,593.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,037.57, 271,806.76 and 120,593.71 is: 166,355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,037.57 : 271,806.76 = 120,593.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,037.57/271,806.76 = 120,593.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,037.57x = 271,806.76 × 120,593.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,037.57x = 32,778,185,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,778,185,591.48/197,037.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,355.00

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