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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,369.84, 272,363.64 and 112,514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,369.84, 272,363.64 and 112,514.24 is: 155,265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,369.84 : 272,363.64 = 112,514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,369.84/272,363.64 = 112,514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,369.84x = 272,363.64 × 112,514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,369.84x = 30,644,787,958.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,644,787,958.23/197,369.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,265.81

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