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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,763.14, 272,961.96 and 112,929.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,763.14, 272,961.96 and 112,929.41 is: 155,870.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,763.14 : 272,961.96 = 112,929.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,763.14/272,961.96 = 112,929.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,763.14x = 272,961.96 × 112,929.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,763.14x = 30,825,433,095.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,825,433,095.24/197,763.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,870.47

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