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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,181.36, 272,094.84 and 112,281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,181.36, 272,094.84 and 112,281.84 is: 154,940.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,181.36 : 272,094.84 = 112,281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,181.36/272,094.84 = 112,281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,181.36x = 272,094.84 × 112,281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,181.36x = 30,551,309,289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,551,309,289.71/197,181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,940.15

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