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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,225.41, 272,003.40 and 166,747.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,225.41, 272,003.40 and 166,747.12 is: 229,969.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,225.41 : 272,003.40 = 166,747.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,225.41/272,003.40 = 166,747.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,225.41x = 272,003.40 × 166,747.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,225.41x = 45,355,783,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,355,783,580.21/197,225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,969.27

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