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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,242.71, 272,128.46 and 112,299.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,242.71, 272,128.46 and 112,299.63 is: 154,935.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,242.71 : 272,128.46 = 112,299.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,242.71/272,128.46 = 112,299.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,242.71x = 272,128.46 × 112,299.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,242.71x = 30,559,924,808.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,559,924,808.97/197,242.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,935.64

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