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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,607.56, 272,724.18 and 112,741.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,607.56, 272,724.18 and 112,741.16 is: 155,597.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,607.56 : 272,724.18 = 112,741.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,607.56/272,724.18 = 112,741.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,607.56x = 272,724.18 × 112,741.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,607.56x = 30,747,240,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,747,240,413.25/197,607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,597.49

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