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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,535.62, 275,364.95 and 108,897.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,535.62, 275,364.95 and 108,897.41 is: 150,281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,535.62 : 275,364.95 = 108,897.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,535.62/275,364.95 = 108,897.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,535.62x = 275,364.95 × 108,897.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,535.62x = 29,986,529,859.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,986,529,859.78/199,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,281.59

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