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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,233, 274,958.82 and 109,826.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,233, 274,958.82 and 109,826.28 is: 151,569.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,233 : 274,958.82 = 109,826.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,233/274,958.82 = 109,826.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,233x = 274,958.82 × 109,826.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,233x = 30,197,704,353.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,197,704,353.79/199,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,569.79

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