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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,801.76, 272,977.36 and 112,946.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,801.76, 272,977.36 and 112,946.08 is: 155,871.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,801.76 : 272,977.36 = 112,946.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,801.76/272,977.36 = 112,946.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,801.76x = 272,977.36 × 112,946.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,801.76x = 30,831,722,740.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,831,722,740.75/197,801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,871.83

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