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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,685, 275,565.78 and 109,041.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,685, 275,565.78 and 109,041.14 is: 150,477.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,685 : 275,565.78 = 109,041.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,685/275,565.78 = 109,041.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,685x = 275,565.78 × 109,041.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,685x = 30,048,006,250.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,048,006,250.98/199,685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,477.03

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