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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,362.93, 272,344.38 and 111,317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,362.93, 272,344.38 and 111,317.17 is: 153,608.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,362.93 : 272,344.38 = 111,317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,362.93/272,344.38 = 111,317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,362.93x = 272,344.38 × 111,317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,362.93x = 30,316,605,647.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,316,605,647.00/197,362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,608.41

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