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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,083, 274,734.54 and 109,659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,083, 274,734.54 and 109,659 is: 151,329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,083 : 274,734.54 = 109,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,083/274,734.54 = 109,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,083x = 274,734.54 × 109,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,083x = 30,127,114,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,127,114,921.86/199,083
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,329.42

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