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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,483.02, 275,281.74 and 114,598.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,483.02, 275,281.74 and 114,598.26 is: 158,142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,483.02 : 275,281.74 = 114,598.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,483.02/275,281.74 = 114,598.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,483.02x = 275,281.74 × 114,598.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,483.02x = 31,546,808,413.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,546,808,413.77/199,483.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,142.83

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