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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,512.72, 275,319 and 108,866.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,512.72, 275,319 and 108,866.43 is: 150,231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,512.72 : 275,319 = 108,866.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,512.72/275,319 = 108,866.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,512.72x = 275,319 × 108,866.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,512.72x = 29,972,996,641.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,972,996,641.17/199,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,231.01

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