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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,294.40, 272,258.28 and 112,404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,294.40, 272,258.28 and 112,404.24 is: 155,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,294.40 : 272,258.28 = 112,404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,294.40/272,258.28 = 112,404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,294.40x = 272,258.28 × 112,404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,294.40x = 30,602,985,047.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,602,985,047.11/197,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,113.30

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