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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,376.41, 272,362.97 and 116,789.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,376.41, 272,362.97 and 116,789.87 is: 161,160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,376.41 : 272,362.97 = 116,789.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,376.41/272,362.97 = 116,789.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,376.41x = 272,362.97 × 116,789.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,376.41x = 31,809,236,832.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,809,236,832.00/197,376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,160.27

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