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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,806.04, 272,972.62 and 117,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,806.04, 272,972.62 and 117,273 is: 161,836.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,806.04 : 272,972.62 = 117,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,806.04/272,972.62 = 117,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,806.04x = 272,972.62 × 117,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,806.04x = 32,012,318,065.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,012,318,065.26/197,806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,836.91

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