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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,417.04, 274,919.88 and 159,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,417.04, 274,919.88 and 159,266 is: 219,566.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,417.04 : 274,919.88 = 159,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,417.04/274,919.88 = 159,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,417.04x = 274,919.88 × 159,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,417.04x = 43,785,389,608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,785,389,608.08/199,417.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,566.94

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