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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,975.64, 273,246.08 and 117,447.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,975.64, 273,246.08 and 117,447.87 is: 162,101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,975.64 : 273,246.08 = 117,447.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,975.64/273,246.08 = 117,447.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,975.64x = 273,246.08 × 117,447.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,975.64x = 32,092,170,081.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,092,170,081.85/197,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,101.61

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