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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,533.29, 272,597.59 and 115,910.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,533.29, 272,597.59 and 115,910.36 is: 159,957.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,533.29 : 272,597.59 = 115,910.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,533.29/272,597.59 = 115,910.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,533.29x = 272,597.59 × 115,910.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,533.29x = 31,596,884,596.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,596,884,596.17/197,533.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,957.26

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