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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,306.50, 275,042.97 and 109,882.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,306.50, 275,042.97 and 109,882.50 is: 151,637.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,306.50 : 275,042.97 = 109,882.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,306.50/275,042.97 = 109,882.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,306.50x = 275,042.97 × 109,882.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,306.50x = 30,222,409,151.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,222,409,151.03/199,306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,637.85

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