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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,182.86, 272,096.91 and 112,283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,182.86, 272,096.91 and 112,283.34 is: 154,942.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,182.86 : 272,096.91 = 112,283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,182.86/272,096.91 = 112,283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,182.86x = 272,096.91 × 112,283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,182.86x = 30,551,949,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,551,949,858.48/197,182.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,942.22

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