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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,833.03, 272,992.96 and 111,799.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,833.03, 272,992.96 and 111,799.49 is: 154,273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,833.03 : 272,992.96 = 111,799.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,833.03/272,992.96 = 111,799.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,833.03x = 272,992.96 × 111,799.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,833.03x = 30,520,473,697.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,520,473,697.52/197,833.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,273.90

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