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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,552.28, 272,618.55 and 112,662.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,552.28, 272,618.55 and 112,662.66 is: 155,472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,552.28 : 272,618.55 = 112,662.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,552.28/272,618.55 = 112,662.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,552.28x = 272,618.55 × 112,662.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,552.28x = 30,713,931,008.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,713,931,008.34/197,552.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,472.42

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