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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,465.37, 275,260.91 and 113,424.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,465.37, 275,260.91 and 113,424.36 is: 156,524.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,465.37 : 275,260.91 = 113,424.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,465.37/275,260.91 = 113,424.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,465.37x = 275,260.91 × 113,424.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,465.37x = 31,221,292,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,221,292,738.01/199,465.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,524.87

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