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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,217.72, 275,189.70 and 159,211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,217.72, 275,189.70 and 159,211.88 is: 219,927.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,217.72 : 275,189.70 = 159,211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,217.72/275,189.70 = 159,211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,217.72x = 275,189.70 × 159,211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,217.72x = 43,813,469,584.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,813,469,584.57/199,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,927.57

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