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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,855.70, 273,054.24 and 111,784.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,855.70, 273,054.24 and 111,784.82 is: 154,270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,855.70 : 273,054.24 = 111,784.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,855.70/273,054.24 = 111,784.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,855.70x = 273,054.24 × 111,784.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,855.70x = 30,523,319,068.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,523,319,068.64/197,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,270.61

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