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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,329.26, 275,097.72 and 113,301.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,329.26, 275,097.72 and 113,301.17 is: 156,368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,329.26 : 275,097.72 = 113,301.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,329.26/275,097.72 = 113,301.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,329.26x = 275,097.72 × 113,301.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,329.26x = 31,168,893,540.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,168,893,540.33/199,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,368.88

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