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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,303.86, 272,281.82 and 119,757.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,303.86, 272,281.82 and 119,757.10 is: 165,266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,303.86 : 272,281.82 = 119,757.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,303.86/272,281.82 = 119,757.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,303.86x = 272,281.82 × 119,757.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,303.86x = 32,607,681,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,607,681,145.92/197,303.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,266.31

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