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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,504.62, 275,233.77 and 139,111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,504.62, 275,233.77 and 139,111.02 is: 191,915.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,504.62 : 275,233.77 = 139,111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,504.62/275,233.77 = 139,111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,504.62x = 275,233.77 × 139,111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,504.62x = 38,288,050,483.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,288,050,483.15/199,504.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,915.61

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