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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,738.56, 272,905.20 and 112,872.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,738.56, 272,905.20 and 112,872.16 is: 155,778.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,738.56 : 272,905.20 = 112,872.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,738.56/272,905.20 = 112,872.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,738.56x = 272,905.20 × 112,872.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,738.56x = 30,803,399,399.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,803,399,399.23/197,738.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,778.41

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