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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,029.99, 271,903.13 and 112,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,029.99, 271,903.13 and 112,152.52 is: 154,771.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,029.99 : 271,903.13 = 112,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,029.99/271,903.13 = 112,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,029.99x = 271,903.13 × 112,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,029.99x = 30,494,621,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,494,621,225.39/197,029.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,771.47

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