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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,635, 275,496.72 and 108,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,635, 275,496.72 and 108,991 is: 150,407.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,635 : 275,496.72 = 108,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,635/275,496.72 = 108,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,635x = 275,496.72 × 108,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,635x = 30,026,663,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,026,663,009.52/199,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,407.81

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