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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,595.36, 272,683.44 and 112,717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,595.36, 272,683.44 and 112,717.44 is: 155,551.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,595.36 : 272,683.44 = 112,717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,595.36/272,683.44 = 112,717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,595.36x = 272,683.44 × 112,717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,595.36x = 30,736,179,287.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,736,179,287.19/197,595.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,551.12

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