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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,231.41, 274,907.76 and 111,999.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,231.41, 274,907.76 and 111,999.27 is: 154,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,231.41 : 274,907.76 = 111,999.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,231.41/274,907.76 = 111,999.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,231.41x = 274,907.76 × 111,999.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,231.41x = 30,789,468,437.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,789,468,437.34/199,231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,541.24

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