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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,437.24, 275,324.96 and 154,013.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,437.24, 275,324.96 and 154,013.24 is: 212,616.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,437.24 : 275,324.96 = 154,013.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,437.24/275,324.96 = 154,013.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,437.24x = 275,324.96 × 154,013.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,437.24x = 42,403,689,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,403,689,142.47/199,437.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,616.71

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