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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,031.99, 271,905.89 and 112,154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,031.99, 271,905.89 and 112,154.52 is: 154,774.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,031.99 : 271,905.89 = 112,154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,031.99/271,905.89 = 112,154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,031.99x = 271,905.89 × 112,154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,031.99x = 30,495,474,578.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,495,474,578.12/197,031.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,774.23

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