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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,242.21, 272,127.76 and 112,299.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,242.21, 272,127.76 and 112,299.13 is: 154,934.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,242.21 : 272,127.76 = 112,299.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,242.21/272,127.76 = 112,299.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,242.21x = 272,127.76 × 112,299.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,242.21x = 30,559,710,696.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,559,710,696.85/197,242.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,934.94

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