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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,833.57, 273,104.94 and 112,934.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,833.57, 273,104.94 and 112,934.23 is: 155,903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,833.57 : 273,104.94 = 112,934.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,833.57/273,104.94 = 112,934.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,833.57x = 273,104.94 × 112,934.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,833.57x = 30,842,896,108.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,842,896,108.10/197,833.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,903.25

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