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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,341.59, 272,352.50 and 120,911.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,341.59, 272,352.50 and 120,911.41 is: 166,870.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,341.59 : 272,352.50 = 120,911.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,341.59/272,352.50 = 120,911.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,341.59x = 272,352.50 × 120,911.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,341.59x = 32,930,524,792.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,930,524,792.03/197,341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,870.68

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