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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,732.09, 272,889.77 and 112,861.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,732.09, 272,889.77 and 112,861.91 is: 155,760.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,732.09 : 272,889.77 = 112,861.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,732.09/272,889.77 = 112,861.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,732.09x = 272,889.77 × 112,861.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,732.09x = 30,798,860,661.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,798,860,661.66/197,732.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,760.56

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