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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,446.88, 272,481.36 and 112,571.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,446.88, 272,481.36 and 112,571.84 is: 155,351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,446.88 : 272,481.36 = 112,571.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,446.88/272,481.36 = 112,571.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,446.88x = 272,481.36 × 112,571.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,446.88x = 30,673,728,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,673,728,060.90/197,446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,351.80

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