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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,276.48, 272,201.28 and 112,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,276.48, 272,201.28 and 112,371.20 is: 155,049.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,276.48 : 272,201.28 = 112,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,276.48/272,201.28 = 112,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,276.48x = 272,201.28 × 112,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,276.48x = 30,587,584,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,587,584,475.14/197,276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,049.32

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