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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,029.57, 271,901.10 and 112,146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,029.57, 271,901.10 and 112,146.63 is: 154,762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,029.57 : 271,901.10 = 112,146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,029.57/271,901.10 = 112,146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,029.57x = 271,901.10 × 112,146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,029.57x = 30,492,790,698.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,492,790,698.79/197,029.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,762.51

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