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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,117.55, 272,027.82 and 111,077.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,117.55, 272,027.82 and 111,077.33 is: 153,289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,117.55 : 272,027.82 = 111,077.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,117.55/272,027.82 = 111,077.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,117.55x = 272,027.82 × 111,077.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,117.55x = 30,216,122,362.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,216,122,362.91/197,117.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,289.86

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