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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,844.44, 273,038.72 and 111,773.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,844.44, 273,038.72 and 111,773.57 is: 154,255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,844.44 : 273,038.72 = 111,773.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,844.44/273,038.72 = 111,773.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,844.44x = 273,038.72 × 111,773.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,844.44x = 30,518,510,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,518,510,558.57/197,844.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,255.09

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