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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,851.57, 273,049.02 and 111,818.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,851.57, 273,049.02 and 111,818.50 is: 154,317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,851.57 : 273,049.02 = 111,818.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,851.57/273,049.02 = 111,818.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,851.57x = 273,049.02 × 111,818.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,851.57x = 30,531,930,477.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,531,930,477.62/197,851.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,317.36

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