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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,283.44, 272,267.73 and 120,802.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,283.44, 272,267.73 and 120,802.16 is: 166,717.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,283.44 : 272,267.73 = 120,802.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,283.44/272,267.73 = 120,802.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,283.44x = 272,267.73 × 120,802.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,283.44x = 32,890,528,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,890,528,520.96/197,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,717.13

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