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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,441.98, 275,331.47 and 154,017.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,441.98, 275,331.47 and 154,017.99 is: 212,623.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,441.98 : 275,331.47 = 154,017.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,441.98/275,331.47 = 154,017.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,441.98x = 275,331.47 × 154,017.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,441.98x = 42,405,998,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,405,998,823.06/199,441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,623.23

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