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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,794.08, 272,983.68 and 112,916.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,794.08, 272,983.68 and 112,916.16 is: 155,840.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,794.08 : 272,983.68 = 112,916.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,794.08/272,983.68 = 112,916.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,794.08x = 272,983.68 × 112,916.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,794.08x = 30,824,268,888.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,824,268,888.27/197,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,840.20

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