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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,328.65, 272,249.15 and 120,768.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,328.65, 272,249.15 and 120,768.05 is: 166,620.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,328.65 : 272,249.15 = 120,768.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,328.65/272,249.15 = 120,768.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,328.65x = 272,249.15 × 120,768.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,328.65x = 32,878,996,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,878,996,994.57/197,328.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,620.50

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