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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,280.96, 275,005.92 and 109,856.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,280.96, 275,005.92 and 109,856.96 is: 151,601.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,280.96 : 275,005.92 = 109,856.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,280.96/275,005.92 = 109,856.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,280.96x = 275,005.92 × 109,856.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,280.96x = 30,211,314,353.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,211,314,353.20/199,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,601.61

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