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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,236.60, 275,296.50 and 159,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,236.60, 275,296.50 and 159,280.20 is: 220,086.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,236.60 : 275,296.50 = 159,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,236.60/275,296.50 = 159,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,236.60x = 275,296.50 × 159,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,236.60x = 43,849,281,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,849,281,579.30/199,236.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,086.48

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