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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,223.68, 275,197.88 and 159,217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,223.68, 275,197.88 and 159,217.84 is: 219,935.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,223.68 : 275,197.88 = 159,217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,223.68/275,197.88 = 159,217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,223.68x = 275,197.88 × 159,217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,223.68x = 43,816,412,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,816,412,026.18/199,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,935.76

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