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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,227.71, 272,107.76 and 112,284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,227.71, 272,107.76 and 112,284.63 is: 154,914.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,227.71 : 272,107.76 = 112,284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,227.71/272,107.76 = 112,284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,227.71x = 272,107.76 × 112,284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,227.71x = 30,553,518,590.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,553,518,590.31/197,227.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,914.94

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