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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,584.12, 272,668.26 and 112,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,584.12, 272,668.26 and 112,706.20 is: 155,535.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,584.12 : 272,668.26 = 112,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,584.12/272,668.26 = 112,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,584.12x = 272,668.26 × 112,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,584.12x = 30,731,403,445.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,731,403,445.21/197,584.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,535.80

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