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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,680.28, 272,778.42 and 112,781

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,680.28, 272,778.42 and 112,781 is: 155,626.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,680.28 : 272,778.42 = 112,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,680.28/272,778.42 = 112,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,680.28x = 272,778.42 × 112,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,680.28x = 30,764,222,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,764,222,986.02/197,680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,626.16

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