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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,580.02, 275,413.59 and 118,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,580.02, 275,413.59 and 118,966 is: 164,169.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,580.02 : 275,413.59 = 118,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,580.02/275,413.59 = 118,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,580.02x = 275,413.59 × 118,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,580.02x = 32,764,853,147.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,764,853,147.94/199,580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,169.00

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