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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,272.26, 272,201.11 and 116,670.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,272.26, 272,201.11 and 116,670.38 is: 160,984.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,272.26 : 272,201.11 = 116,670.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,272.26/272,201.11 = 116,670.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,272.26x = 272,201.11 × 116,670.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,272.26x = 31,757,805,287.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,757,805,287.44/197,272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,984.65

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