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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,586.92, 272,676.56 and 121,091.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,586.92, 272,676.56 and 121,091.24 is: 167,109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,586.92 : 272,676.56 = 121,091.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,586.92/272,676.56 = 121,091.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,586.92x = 272,676.56 × 121,091.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,586.92x = 33,018,742,769.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,018,742,769.33/197,586.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,109.96

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