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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,655.65, 275,525.37 and 109,012.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,655.65, 275,525.37 and 109,012.40 is: 150,437.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,655.65 : 275,525.37 = 109,012.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,655.65/275,525.37 = 109,012.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,655.65x = 275,525.37 × 109,012.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,655.65x = 30,035,681,844.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,035,681,844.59/199,655.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,437.42

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