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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,488.70, 272,541.41 and 111,468.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,488.70, 272,541.41 and 111,468.62 is: 153,830.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,488.70 : 272,541.41 = 111,468.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,488.70/272,541.41 = 111,468.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,488.70x = 272,541.41 × 111,468.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,488.70x = 30,379,812,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,379,812,945.50/197,488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,830.64

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