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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,740.56, 272,901.51 and 112,870.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,740.56, 272,901.51 and 112,870.38 is: 155,772.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,740.56 : 272,901.51 = 112,870.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,740.56/272,901.51 = 112,870.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,740.56x = 272,901.51 × 112,870.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,740.56x = 30,802,497,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,802,497,136.27/197,740.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,772.28

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