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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,046.75, 271,924.83 and 112,163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,046.75, 271,924.83 and 112,163.82 is: 154,786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,046.75 : 271,924.83 = 112,163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,046.75/271,924.83 = 112,163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,046.75x = 271,924.83 × 112,163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,046.75x = 30,500,127,685.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,500,127,685.65/197,046.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,786.25

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