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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,832.06, 273,027.78 and 112,961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,832.06, 273,027.78 and 112,961.88 is: 155,898.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,832.06 : 273,027.78 = 112,961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,832.06/273,027.78 = 112,961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,832.06x = 273,027.78 × 112,961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,832.06x = 30,841,731,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,841,731,321.03/197,832.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,898.55

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