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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,522.36, 272,533.28 and 119,995.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,522.36, 272,533.28 and 119,995.75 is: 165,565.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,522.36 : 272,533.28 = 119,995.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,522.36/272,533.28 = 119,995.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,522.36x = 272,533.28 × 119,995.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,522.36x = 32,702,834,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,702,834,052.25/197,522.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,565.23

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