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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,453.64, 272,399.48 and 115,740.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,453.64, 272,399.48 and 115,740.48 is: 159,671.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,453.64 : 272,399.48 = 115,740.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,453.64/272,399.48 = 115,740.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,453.64x = 272,399.48 × 115,740.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,453.64x = 31,527,646,566.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,527,646,566.95/197,453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,671.13

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