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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,058.76, 271,954.87 and 112,175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,058.76, 271,954.87 and 112,175.82 is: 154,810.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,058.76 : 271,954.87 = 112,175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,058.76/271,954.87 = 112,175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,058.76x = 271,954.87 × 112,175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,058.76x = 30,506,760,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,506,760,264.80/197,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,810.48

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