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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,464.08, 275,222.79 and 118,899.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,464.08, 275,222.79 and 118,899.09 is: 164,058.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,464.08 : 275,222.79 = 118,899.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,464.08/275,222.79 = 118,899.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,464.08x = 275,222.79 × 118,899.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,464.08x = 32,723,739,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,723,739,278.26/199,464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,058.31

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