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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,832.46, 273,020.33 and 111,789.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,832.46, 273,020.33 and 111,789.25 is: 154,275.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,832.46 : 273,020.33 = 111,789.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,832.46/273,020.33 = 111,789.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,832.46x = 273,020.33 × 111,789.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,832.46x = 30,520,737,925.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,520,737,925.45/197,832.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,275.68

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