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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,268.66, 272,051.91 and 168,695.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,268.66, 272,051.91 and 168,695.46 is: 232,646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,268.66 : 272,051.91 = 168,695.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,268.66/272,051.91 = 168,695.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,268.66x = 272,051.91 × 168,695.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,268.66x = 45,893,922,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,893,922,101.33/197,268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,646.80

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