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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,641.84, 275,503.86 and 108,997.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,641.84, 275,503.86 and 108,997.02 is: 150,414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,641.84 : 275,503.86 = 108,997.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,641.84/275,503.86 = 108,997.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,641.84x = 275,503.86 × 108,997.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,641.84x = 30,029,099,738.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,029,099,738.50/199,641.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,414.86

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