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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,066.28, 274,714.74 and 108,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,066.28, 274,714.74 and 108,424 is: 149,626.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,066.28 : 274,714.74 = 108,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,066.28/274,714.74 = 108,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,066.28x = 274,714.74 × 108,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,066.28x = 29,785,670,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,785,670,969.76/199,066.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,626.90

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