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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,663.43, 272,754.58 and 111,617.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,663.43, 272,754.58 and 111,617.19 is: 154,019.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,663.43 : 272,754.58 = 111,617.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,663.43/272,754.58 = 111,617.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,663.43x = 272,754.58 × 111,617.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,663.43x = 30,444,099,779.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,444,099,779.23/197,663.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,019.89

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