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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,537.02, 275,462.67 and 154,113.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,537.02, 275,462.67 and 154,113.03 is: 212,754.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,537.02 : 275,462.67 = 154,113.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,537.02/275,462.67 = 154,113.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,537.02x = 275,462.67 × 154,113.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,537.02x = 42,452,387,303.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,452,387,303.51/199,537.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,754.44

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