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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,622.17, 275,482.76 and 108,981.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,622.17, 275,482.76 and 108,981.96 is: 150,397.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,622.17 : 275,482.76 = 108,981.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,622.17/275,482.76 = 108,981.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,622.17x = 275,482.76 × 108,981.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,622.17x = 30,022,651,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,022,651,131.01/199,622.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,397.38

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