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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,852.96, 273,050.46 and 111,782.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,852.96, 273,050.46 and 111,782.08 is: 154,266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,852.96 : 273,050.46 = 111,782.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,852.96/273,050.46 = 111,782.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,852.96x = 273,050.46 × 111,782.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,852.96x = 30,522,148,363.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,522,148,363.76/197,852.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,266.83

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