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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,659.89, 275,528.55 and 109,015.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,659.89, 275,528.55 and 109,015.57 is: 150,440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,659.89 : 275,528.55 = 109,015.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,659.89/275,528.55 = 109,015.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,659.89x = 275,528.55 × 109,015.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,659.89x = 30,036,901,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,036,901,929.52/199,659.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,440.34

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