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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,238.98, 272,208.84 and 116,692.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,238.98, 272,208.84 and 116,692.40 is: 161,046.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,238.98 : 272,208.84 = 116,692.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,238.98/272,208.84 = 116,692.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,238.98x = 272,208.84 × 116,692.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,238.98x = 31,764,702,840.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,764,702,840.82/197,238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,046.78

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