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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,243.36, 272,181.12 and 112,343.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,243.36, 272,181.12 and 112,343.84 is: 155,026.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,243.36 : 272,181.12 = 112,343.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,243.36/272,181.12 = 112,343.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,243.36x = 272,181.12 × 112,343.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,243.36x = 30,577,872,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,577,872,196.30/197,243.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,026.12

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