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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,593.20, 272,731.32 and 122,099.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,593.20, 272,731.32 and 122,099.04 is: 168,529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,593.20 : 272,731.32 = 122,099.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,593.20/272,731.32 = 122,099.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,593.20x = 272,731.32 × 122,099.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,593.20x = 33,300,232,349.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,300,232,349.93/197,593.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,529.24

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