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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,443.73, 275,333.88 and 154,019.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,443.73, 275,333.88 and 154,019.74 is: 212,625.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,443.73 : 275,333.88 = 154,019.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,443.73/275,333.88 = 154,019.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,443.73x = 275,333.88 × 154,019.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,443.73x = 42,406,852,610.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,406,852,610.79/199,443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,625.65

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