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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,624.58, 272,653.77 and 111,572.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,624.58, 272,653.77 and 111,572.82 is: 153,932.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,624.58 : 272,653.77 = 111,572.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,624.58/272,653.77 = 111,572.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,624.58x = 272,653.77 × 111,572.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,624.58x = 30,420,750,002.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,420,750,002.53/197,624.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,932.02

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