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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,359.24, 272,293.60 and 120,798.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,359.24, 272,293.60 and 120,798.52 is: 166,663.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,359.24 : 272,293.60 = 120,798.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,359.24/272,293.60 = 120,798.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,359.24x = 272,293.60 × 120,798.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,359.24x = 32,892,663,885.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,892,663,885.47/197,359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,663.92

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