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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,064, 274,708.32 and 109,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,064, 274,708.32 and 109,640 is: 151,303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,064 : 274,708.32 = 109,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,064/274,708.32 = 109,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,064x = 274,708.32 × 109,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,064x = 30,119,020,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,119,020,204.80/199,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,303.20

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