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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,265.28, 272,206.56 and 112,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,265.28, 272,206.56 and 112,377.28 is: 155,069.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,265.28 : 272,206.56 = 112,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,265.28/272,206.56 = 112,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,265.28x = 272,206.56 × 112,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,265.28x = 30,589,832,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,589,832,810.96/197,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,069.52

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