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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,860.13, 273,052.05 and 112,985.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,860.13, 273,052.05 and 112,985.09 is: 155,922.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,860.13 : 273,052.05 = 112,985.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,860.13/273,052.05 = 112,985.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,860.13x = 273,052.05 × 112,985.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,860.13x = 30,850,810,443.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,850,810,443.93/197,860.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,922.32

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