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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,036.02, 271,911.42 and 112,158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,036.02, 271,911.42 and 112,158.52 is: 154,779.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,036.02 : 271,911.42 = 112,158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,036.02/271,911.42 = 112,158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,036.02x = 271,911.42 × 112,158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,036.02x = 30,497,182,438.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,497,182,438.30/197,036.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,779.73

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