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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,194.97, 272,260.44 and 116,648.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,194.97, 272,260.44 and 116,648.37 is: 161,052.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,194.97 : 272,260.44 = 116,648.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,194.97/272,260.44 = 116,648.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,194.97x = 272,260.44 × 116,648.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,194.97x = 31,758,736,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,758,736,541.48/197,194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,052.47

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