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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,849.56, 273,026.46 and 112,950.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,849.56, 273,026.46 and 112,950.04 is: 155,867.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,849.56 : 273,026.46 = 112,950.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,849.56/273,026.46 = 112,950.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,849.56x = 273,026.46 × 112,950.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,849.56x = 30,838,349,578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,838,349,578.06/197,849.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,867.67

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