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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,851.06, 273,028.53 and 112,951.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,851.06, 273,028.53 and 112,951.54 is: 155,869.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,851.06 : 273,028.53 = 112,951.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,851.06/273,028.53 = 112,951.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,851.06x = 273,028.53 × 112,951.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,851.06x = 30,838,992,927.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,838,992,927.44/197,851.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,869.74

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