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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,150.60, 271,206.94 and 172,842.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,150.60, 271,206.94 and 172,842.09 is: 237,767.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,150.60 : 271,206.94 = 172,842.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,150.60/271,206.94 = 172,842.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,150.60x = 271,206.94 × 172,842.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,150.60x = 46,875,973,467.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,875,973,467.89/197,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,767.34

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