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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,827.57, 273,096.66 and 112,928.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,827.57, 273,096.66 and 112,928.23 is: 155,894.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,827.57 : 273,096.66 = 112,928.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,827.57/273,096.66 = 112,928.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,827.57x = 273,096.66 × 112,928.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,827.57x = 30,840,322,432.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,840,322,432.71/197,827.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,894.97

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