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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,192.73, 272,125.98 and 112,317.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,192.73, 272,125.98 and 112,317.69 is: 154,998.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,192.73 : 272,125.98 = 112,317.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,192.73/272,125.98 = 112,317.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,192.73x = 272,125.98 × 112,317.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,192.73x = 30,564,561,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,564,561,462.59/197,192.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,998.42

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