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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,265.56, 274,972.72 and 112,063.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,265.56, 274,972.72 and 112,063.69 is: 154,640.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,265.56 : 274,972.72 = 112,063.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,265.56/274,972.72 = 112,063.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,265.56x = 274,972.72 × 112,063.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,265.56x = 30,814,457,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,814,457,652.54/199,265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,640.16

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