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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,058.36, 271,843.11 and 116,446.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,058.36, 271,843.11 and 116,446.89 is: 160,639.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,058.36 : 271,843.11 = 116,446.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,058.36/271,843.11 = 116,446.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,058.36x = 271,843.11 × 116,446.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,058.36x = 31,655,284,727.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,655,284,727.43/197,058.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,639.14

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