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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,811.76, 272,991.16 and 112,956.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,811.76, 272,991.16 and 112,956.08 is: 155,885.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,811.76 : 272,991.16 = 112,956.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,811.76/272,991.16 = 112,956.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,811.76x = 272,991.16 × 112,956.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,811.76x = 30,836,011,308.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,836,011,308.25/197,811.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,885.63

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