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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,267.52, 272,223.70 and 111,225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,267.52, 272,223.70 and 111,225.75 is: 153,488.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,267.52 : 272,223.70 = 111,225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,267.52/272,223.70 = 111,225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,267.52x = 272,223.70 × 111,225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,267.52x = 30,278,285,200.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,278,285,200.28/197,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,488.45

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