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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,695.06, 272,838.75 and 112,824.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,695.06, 272,838.75 and 112,824.88 is: 155,709.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,695.06 : 272,838.75 = 112,824.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,695.06/272,838.75 = 112,824.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,695.06x = 272,838.75 × 112,824.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,695.06x = 30,782,999,228.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,782,999,228.10/197,695.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,709.50

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