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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,244.59, 272,131.04 and 112,301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,244.59, 272,131.04 and 112,301.51 is: 154,938.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,244.59 : 272,131.04 = 112,301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,244.59/272,131.04 = 112,301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,244.59x = 272,131.04 × 112,301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,244.59x = 30,560,725,629.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,560,725,629.97/197,244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,938.22

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