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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,749.56, 272,913.96 and 112,879.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,749.56, 272,913.96 and 112,879.38 is: 155,784.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,749.56 : 272,913.96 = 112,879.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,749.56/272,913.96 = 112,879.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,749.56x = 272,913.96 × 112,879.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,749.56x = 30,806,358,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,806,358,598.14/197,749.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,784.71

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