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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,267.83, 272,227.79 and 120,919.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,267.83, 272,227.79 and 120,919.66 is: 166,868.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,267.83 : 272,227.79 = 120,919.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,267.83/272,227.79 = 120,919.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,267.83x = 272,227.79 × 120,919.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,267.83x = 32,917,691,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,917,691,431.08/197,267.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,868.02

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