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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,112.98, 272,016.18 and 112,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,112.98, 272,016.18 and 112,230.08 is: 154,877.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,112.98 : 272,016.18 = 112,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,112.98/272,016.18 = 112,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,112.98x = 272,016.18 × 112,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,112.98x = 30,528,397,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,528,397,642.69/197,112.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,877.66

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