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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,845.95, 273,040.80 and 111,775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,845.95, 273,040.80 and 111,775.08 is: 154,257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,845.95 : 273,040.80 = 111,775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,845.95/273,040.80 = 111,775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,845.95x = 273,040.80 × 111,775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,845.95x = 30,519,157,263.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,519,157,263.26/197,845.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,257.17

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