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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,117.64, 271,927.22 and 129,104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,117.64, 271,927.22 and 129,104.69 is: 178,102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,117.64 : 271,927.22 = 129,104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,117.64/271,927.22 = 129,104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,117.64x = 271,927.22 × 129,104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,117.64x = 35,107,077,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,107,077,435.50/197,117.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,102.16

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