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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,932.90, 273,183.96 and 113,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,932.90, 273,183.96 and 113,049.96 is: 156,029.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,932.90 : 273,183.96 = 113,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,932.90/273,183.96 = 113,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,932.90x = 273,183.96 × 113,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,932.90x = 30,883,435,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,883,435,750.64/197,932.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,029.83

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