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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,281.12, 275,007.84 and 109,857.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,281.12, 275,007.84 and 109,857.12 is: 151,602.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,281.12 : 275,007.84 = 109,857.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,281.12/275,007.84 = 109,857.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,281.12x = 275,007.84 × 109,857.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,281.12x = 30,211,569,279.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,211,569,279.82/199,281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,602.77

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