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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,865.60, 273,149.10 and 112,966.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,865.60, 273,149.10 and 112,966.26 is: 155,947.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,865.60 : 273,149.10 = 112,966.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,865.60/273,149.10 = 112,966.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,865.60x = 273,149.10 × 112,966.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,865.60x = 30,856,632,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,856,632,249.37/197,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,947.43

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