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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,471.19, 272,511.60 and 120,990.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,471.19, 272,511.60 and 120,990.45 is: 166,967.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,471.19 : 272,511.60 = 120,990.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,471.19/272,511.60 = 120,990.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,471.19x = 272,511.60 × 120,990.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,471.19x = 32,971,301,114.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,971,301,114.22/197,471.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,967.65

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