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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,854.69, 273,052.86 and 111,783.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,854.69, 273,052.86 and 111,783.82 is: 154,269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,854.69 : 273,052.86 = 111,783.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,854.69/273,052.86 = 111,783.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,854.69x = 273,052.86 × 111,783.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,854.69x = 30,522,891,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,522,891,752.73/197,854.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,269.24

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