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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,853.56, 273,031.98 and 112,954.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,853.56, 273,031.98 and 112,954.04 is: 155,873.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,853.56 : 273,031.98 = 112,954.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,853.56/273,031.98 = 112,954.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,853.56x = 273,031.98 × 112,954.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,853.56x = 30,840,065,190.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,840,065,190.20/197,853.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,873.19

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