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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,853.69, 273,051.48 and 111,782.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,853.69, 273,051.48 and 111,782.82 is: 154,267.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,853.69 : 273,051.48 = 111,782.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,853.69/273,051.48 = 111,782.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,853.69x = 273,051.48 × 111,782.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,853.69x = 30,522,464,439.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,522,464,439.57/197,853.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,267.86

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