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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,508.16, 275,327.90 and 108,869.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,508.16, 275,327.90 and 108,869.10 is: 150,242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,508.16 : 275,327.90 = 108,869.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,508.16/275,327.90 = 108,869.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,508.16x = 275,327.90 × 108,869.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,508.16x = 29,974,700,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,974,700,677.89/199,508.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,242.98

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