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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,904.60, 273,119.34 and 113,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,904.60, 273,119.34 and 113,049.24 is: 156,014.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,904.60 : 273,119.34 = 113,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,904.60/273,119.34 = 113,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,904.60x = 273,119.34 × 113,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,904.60x = 30,875,933,816.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,875,933,816.30/197,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,014.23

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