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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,466, 272,501.28 and 111,425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,466, 272,501.28 and 111,425.58 is: 153,766.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,466 : 272,501.28 = 111,425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,466/272,501.28 = 111,425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,466x = 272,501.28 × 111,425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,466x = 30,363,613,174.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,363,613,174.74/197,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,766.28

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