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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,972.03, 272,899.06 and 121,349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,972.03, 272,899.06 and 121,349.14 is: 167,276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,972.03 : 272,899.06 = 121,349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,972.03/272,899.06 = 121,349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,972.03x = 272,899.06 × 121,349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,972.03x = 33,116,065,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,116,065,252.19/197,972.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,276.48

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