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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,693.56, 272,836.68 and 112,823.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,693.56, 272,836.68 and 112,823.38 is: 155,707.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,693.56 : 272,836.68 = 112,823.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,693.56/272,836.68 = 112,823.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,693.56x = 272,836.68 × 112,823.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,693.56x = 30,782,356,425.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,782,356,425.58/197,693.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,707.43

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