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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,355.76, 275,100.42 and 113,303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,355.76, 275,100.42 and 113,303.25 is: 156,352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,355.76 : 275,100.42 = 113,303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,355.76/275,100.42 = 113,303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,355.76x = 275,100.42 × 113,303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,355.76x = 31,169,771,662.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,169,771,662.37/199,355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,352.50

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