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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,096.49, 271,977.35 and 111,051.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,096.49, 271,977.35 and 111,051.81 is: 153,242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,096.49 : 271,977.35 = 111,051.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,096.49/271,977.35 = 111,051.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,096.49x = 271,977.35 × 111,051.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,096.49x = 30,203,576,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,203,576,441.24/197,096.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,242.59

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