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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,061.28, 271,952.12 and 111,054.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,061.28, 271,952.12 and 111,054.48 is: 153,259.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,061.28 : 271,952.12 = 111,054.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,061.28/271,952.12 = 111,054.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,061.28x = 271,952.12 × 111,054.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,061.28x = 30,201,501,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,201,501,271.50/197,061.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,259.44

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