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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,055.36, 271,838.97 and 116,443.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,055.36, 271,838.97 and 116,443.89 is: 160,635.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,055.36 : 271,838.97 = 116,443.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,055.36/271,838.97 = 116,443.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,055.36x = 271,838.97 × 116,443.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,055.36x = 31,653,987,120.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,653,987,120.39/197,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,635.00

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