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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,443.78, 275,233.32 and 108,799.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,443.78, 275,233.32 and 108,799.46 is: 150,143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,443.78 : 275,233.32 = 108,799.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,443.78/275,233.32 = 108,799.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,443.78x = 275,233.32 × 108,799.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,443.78x = 29,945,236,046.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,945,236,046.01/199,443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,143.74

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