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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,550.63, 272,624.67 and 112,675.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,550.63, 272,624.67 and 112,675.59 is: 155,495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,550.63 : 272,624.67 = 112,675.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,550.63/272,624.67 = 112,675.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,550.63x = 272,624.67 × 112,675.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,550.63x = 30,718,145,540.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,718,145,540.81/197,550.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,495.05

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