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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,689.01, 272,740.19 and 121,180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,689.01, 272,740.19 and 121,180.46 is: 167,185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,689.01 : 272,740.19 = 121,180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,689.01/272,740.19 = 121,180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,689.01x = 272,740.19 × 121,180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,689.01x = 33,050,779,715.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,050,779,715.08/197,689.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,185.73

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