The number appears in several specific contexts, ranging from biological research to local government budgets: Scientific Research
: In genomic studies of the Wadden Sea poxvirus (WSPV) , the unique core genome is identified as having a length of 117,842 base pairs (bp) . This genome is flanked by inverted terminal repeats and contains approximately 124 unique potential open reading frames. 117842
: In the City of Lake Charles proposed operating and capital budget for 2025–2026, the figure 117,842 is cited as a financial metric within the city's operational strategy. The number appears in several specific contexts, ranging