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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,922.68, 273,126.65 and 117,302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,922.68, 273,126.65 and 117,302.34 is: 161,873.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,922.68 : 273,126.65 = 117,302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,922.68/273,126.65 = 117,302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,922.68x = 273,126.65 × 117,302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,922.68x = 32,038,394,185.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,038,394,185.29/197,922.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,873.29

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