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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,457.73, 272,405.10 and 115,744.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,457.73, 272,405.10 and 115,744.57 is: 159,676.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,457.73 : 272,405.10 = 115,744.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,457.73/272,405.10 = 115,744.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,457.73x = 272,405.10 × 115,744.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,457.73x = 31,529,411,165.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,529,411,165.31/197,457.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,676.76

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