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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,498.08, 275,306.76 and 108,853.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,498.08, 275,306.76 and 108,853.41 is: 150,217.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,498.08 : 275,306.76 = 108,853.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,498.08/275,306.76 = 108,853.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,498.08x = 275,306.76 × 108,853.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,498.08x = 29,968,079,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,968,079,622.05/199,498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,217.38

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