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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,277.92, 272,270.19 and 111,254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,277.92, 272,270.19 and 111,254.59 is: 153,546.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,277.92 : 272,270.19 = 111,254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,277.92/272,270.19 = 111,254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,277.92x = 272,270.19 × 111,254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,277.92x = 30,291,308,357.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,291,308,357.67/197,277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,546.37

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