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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,025.48, 271,905.66 and 112,169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,025.48, 271,905.66 and 112,169.88 is: 154,800.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,025.48 : 271,905.66 = 112,169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,025.48/271,905.66 = 112,169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,025.48x = 271,905.66 × 112,169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,025.48x = 30,499,625,253.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,499,625,253.52/197,025.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,800.41

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