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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,975.39, 273,245.74 and 117,447.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,975.39, 273,245.74 and 117,447.62 is: 162,101.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,975.39 : 273,245.74 = 117,447.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,975.39/273,245.74 = 117,447.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,975.39x = 273,245.74 × 117,447.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,975.39x = 32,092,060,178.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,092,060,178.29/197,975.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,101.26

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