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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,733, 272,871.60 and 112,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,733, 272,871.60 and 112,848.24 is: 155,730.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,733 : 272,871.60 = 112,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,733/272,871.60 = 112,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,733x = 272,871.60 × 112,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,733x = 30,793,079,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,793,079,805.98/197,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,730.61

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