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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,719.96, 275,602.28 and 109,057.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,719.96, 275,602.28 and 109,057.88 is: 150,493.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,719.96 : 275,602.28 = 109,057.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,719.96/275,602.28 = 109,057.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,719.96x = 275,602.28 × 109,057.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,719.96x = 30,056,598,456.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,056,598,456.67/199,719.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,493.71

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