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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,270.02, 272,227.16 and 111,228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,270.02, 272,227.16 and 111,228.24 is: 153,491.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,270.02 : 272,227.16 = 111,228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,270.02/272,227.16 = 111,228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,270.02x = 272,227.16 × 111,228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,270.02x = 30,279,347,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,279,347,887.00/197,270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,491.89

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