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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,862.81, 273,064.08 and 111,791.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,862.81, 273,064.08 and 111,791.94 is: 154,280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,862.81 : 273,064.08 = 111,791.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,862.81/273,064.08 = 111,791.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,862.81x = 273,064.08 × 111,791.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,862.81x = 30,526,363,247.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,526,363,247.52/197,862.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,280.45

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