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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,278.09, 275,033.07 and 131,284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,278.09, 275,033.07 and 131,284.26 is: 181,191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,278.09 : 275,033.07 = 131,284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,278.09/275,033.07 = 131,284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,278.09x = 275,033.07 × 131,284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,278.09x = 36,107,513,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,107,513,070.48/199,278.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,191.59

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