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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,270.13, 272,210.42 and 116,668.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,270.13, 272,210.42 and 116,668.25 is: 160,988.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,270.13 : 272,210.42 = 116,668.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,270.13/272,210.42 = 116,668.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,270.13x = 272,210.42 × 116,668.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,270.13x = 31,758,313,284.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,758,313,284.57/197,270.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,988.96

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