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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,057.36, 271,841.72 and 116,445.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,057.36, 271,841.72 and 116,445.90 is: 160,637.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,057.36 : 271,841.72 = 116,445.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,057.36/271,841.72 = 116,445.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,057.36x = 271,841.72 × 116,445.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,057.36x = 31,654,853,742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,654,853,742.95/197,057.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,637.76

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