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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,110.98, 272,013.42 and 112,228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,110.98, 272,013.42 and 112,228.08 is: 154,874.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,110.98 : 272,013.42 = 112,228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,110.98/272,013.42 = 112,228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,110.98x = 272,013.42 × 112,228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,110.98x = 30,527,543,860.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,527,543,860.83/197,110.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,874.90

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