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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,222.73, 272,186.42 and 116,676.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,222.73, 272,186.42 and 116,676.15 is: 161,024.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,222.73 : 272,186.42 = 116,676.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,222.73/272,186.42 = 116,676.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,222.73x = 272,186.42 × 116,676.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,222.73x = 31,757,662,984.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,757,662,984.50/197,222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,024.36

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