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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,221.82, 272,190.08 and 111,197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,221.82, 272,190.08 and 111,197.37 is: 153,465.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,221.82 : 272,190.08 = 111,197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,221.82/272,190.08 = 111,197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,221.82x = 272,190.08 × 111,197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,221.82x = 30,266,820,480.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,266,820,480.10/197,221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,465.89

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