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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,432.28, 272,456.24 and 111,391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,432.28, 272,456.24 and 111,391.13 is: 153,719.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,432.28 : 272,456.24 = 111,391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,432.28/272,456.24 = 111,391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,432.28x = 272,456.24 × 111,391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,432.28x = 30,349,206,529.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,349,206,529.91/197,432.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,719.58

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