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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,851.52, 273,129.76 and 112,952.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,851.52, 273,129.76 and 112,952.16 is: 155,928.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,851.52 : 273,129.76 = 112,952.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,851.52/273,129.76 = 112,952.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,851.52x = 273,129.76 × 112,952.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,851.52x = 30,850,596,352.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,850,596,352.28/197,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,928.02

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