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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,755.67, 272,919.59 and 111,730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,755.67, 272,919.59 and 111,730.44 is: 154,197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,755.67 : 272,919.59 = 111,730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,755.67/272,919.59 = 111,730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,755.67x = 272,919.59 × 111,730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,755.67x = 30,493,425,316.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,493,425,316.67/197,755.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,197.48

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