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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,622.93, 275,483.81 and 108,982.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,622.93, 275,483.81 and 108,982.71 is: 150,398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,622.93 : 275,483.81 = 108,982.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,622.93/275,483.81 = 108,982.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,622.93x = 275,483.81 × 108,982.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,622.93x = 30,022,971,834.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,022,971,834.35/199,622.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,398.42

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