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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,304.51, 272,306.88 and 111,281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,304.51, 272,306.88 and 111,281.16 is: 153,583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,304.51 : 272,306.88 = 111,281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,304.51/272,306.88 = 111,281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,304.51x = 272,306.88 × 111,281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,304.51x = 30,302,625,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,302,625,482.38/197,304.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,583.04

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