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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,392.91, 275,112.99 and 117,723.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,392.91, 275,112.99 and 117,723.07 is: 162,428.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,392.91 : 275,112.99 = 117,723.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,392.91/275,112.99 = 117,723.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,392.91x = 275,112.99 × 117,723.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,392.91x = 32,387,145,377.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,387,145,377.26/199,392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,428.77

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