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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,755.56, 272,922.24 and 112,885.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,755.56, 272,922.24 and 112,885.38 is: 155,792.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,755.56 : 272,922.24 = 112,885.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,755.56/272,922.24 = 112,885.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,755.56x = 272,922.24 × 112,885.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,755.56x = 30,808,930,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,808,930,772.85/197,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,792.99

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