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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,683.56, 272,822.85 and 112,813.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,683.56, 272,822.85 and 112,813.38 is: 155,693.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,683.56 : 272,822.85 = 112,813.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,683.56/272,822.85 = 112,813.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,683.56x = 272,822.85 × 112,813.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,683.56x = 30,778,067,849.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,778,067,849.73/197,683.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,693.61

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