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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,280.01, 275,083.17 and 145,988.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,280.01, 275,083.17 and 145,988.28 is: 201,520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,280.01 : 275,083.17 = 145,988.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,280.01/275,083.17 = 145,988.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,280.01x = 275,083.17 × 145,988.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,280.01x = 40,158,918,845.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,158,918,845.25/199,280.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,520.06

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