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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,376.38, 272,378.92 and 111,335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,376.38, 272,378.92 and 111,335.07 is: 153,642.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,376.38 : 272,378.92 = 111,335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,376.38/272,378.92 = 111,335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,376.38x = 272,378.92 × 111,335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,376.38x = 30,325,326,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,325,326,124.72/197,376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,642.12

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