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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,112.02, 272,014.94 and 116,579.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,112.02, 272,014.94 and 116,579.39 is: 160,879.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,112.02 : 272,014.94 = 116,579.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,112.02/272,014.94 = 116,579.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,112.02x = 272,014.94 × 116,579.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,112.02x = 31,711,334,707.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,711,334,707.46/197,112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,879.77

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