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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,287.80, 272,143.98 and 112,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,287.80, 272,143.98 and 112,389 is: 155,032.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,287.80 : 272,143.98 = 112,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,287.80/272,143.98 = 112,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,287.80x = 272,143.98 × 112,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,287.80x = 30,585,989,768.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,585,989,768.22/197,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,032.34

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