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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,976.64, 273,247.46 and 117,448.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,976.64, 273,247.46 and 117,448.87 is: 162,102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,976.64 : 273,247.46 = 117,448.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,976.64/273,247.46 = 117,448.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,976.64x = 273,247.46 × 117,448.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,976.64x = 32,092,605,407.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,092,605,407.37/197,976.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,102.99

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