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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,028.94, 271,900.24 and 112,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,028.94, 271,900.24 and 112,146 is: 154,761.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,028.94 : 271,900.24 = 112,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,028.94/271,900.24 = 112,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,028.94x = 271,900.24 × 112,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,028.94x = 30,492,524,315.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,492,524,315.04/197,028.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,761.65

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