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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,415.04, 274,917.12 and 159,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,415.04, 274,917.12 and 159,264 is: 219,564.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,415.04 : 274,917.12 = 159,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,415.04/274,917.12 = 159,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,415.04x = 274,917.12 × 159,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,415.04x = 43,784,400,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,784,400,199.68/199,415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,564.18

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