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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,592.82, 272,652.69 and 112,704.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,592.82, 272,652.69 and 112,704.82 is: 155,518.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,592.82 : 272,652.69 = 112,704.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,592.82/272,652.69 = 112,704.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,592.82x = 272,652.69 × 112,704.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,592.82x = 30,729,272,348.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,729,272,348.97/197,592.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,518.16

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