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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,594.56, 272,679.76 and 112,711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,594.56, 272,679.76 and 112,711.44 is: 155,541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,594.56 : 272,679.76 = 112,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,594.56/272,679.76 = 112,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,594.56x = 272,679.76 × 112,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,594.56x = 30,734,128,408.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,734,128,408.45/197,594.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,541.37

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