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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,781.41, 272,932.72 and 116,108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,781.41, 272,932.72 and 116,108.35 is: 160,226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,781.41 : 272,932.72 = 116,108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,781.41/272,932.72 = 116,108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,781.41x = 272,932.72 × 116,108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,781.41x = 31,689,767,780.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,689,767,780.21/197,781.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,226.22

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