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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,302.64, 272,291.54 and 111,269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,302.64, 272,291.54 and 111,269.32 is: 153,559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,302.64 : 272,291.54 = 111,269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,302.64/272,291.54 = 111,269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,302.64x = 272,291.54 × 111,269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,302.64x = 30,297,694,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,297,694,497.55/197,302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,559.50

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