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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,292.99, 272,198.97 and 111,241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,292.99, 272,198.97 and 111,241.16 is: 153,475.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,292.99 : 272,198.97 = 111,241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,292.99/272,198.97 = 111,241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,292.99x = 272,198.97 × 111,241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,292.99x = 30,279,727,812.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,279,727,812.61/197,292.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,475.94

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