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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,659.61, 275,528.16 and 109,015.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,659.61, 275,528.16 and 109,015.29 is: 150,439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,659.61 : 275,528.16 = 109,015.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,659.61/275,528.16 = 109,015.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,659.61x = 275,528.16 × 109,015.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,659.61x = 30,036,782,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,036,782,265.57/199,659.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,439.95

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