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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,195.99, 272,144.70 and 112,313.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,195.99, 272,144.70 and 112,313.03 is: 155,000.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,195.99 : 272,144.70 = 112,313.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,195.99/272,144.70 = 112,313.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,195.99x = 272,144.70 × 112,313.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,195.99x = 30,565,394,494.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,565,394,494.72/197,195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,000.09

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