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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,728.84, 272,885.28 and 112,858.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,728.84, 272,885.28 and 112,858.66 is: 155,756.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,728.84 : 272,885.28 = 112,858.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,728.84/272,885.28 = 112,858.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,728.84x = 272,885.28 × 112,858.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,728.84x = 30,797,467,034.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,797,467,034.52/197,728.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,756.07

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