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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,561.21, 272,605.10 and 119,996.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,561.21, 272,605.10 and 119,996.51 is: 165,577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,561.21 : 272,605.10 = 119,996.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,561.21/272,605.10 = 119,996.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,561.21x = 272,605.10 × 119,996.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,561.21x = 32,711,658,645.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,711,658,645.19/197,561.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,577.34

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