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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,739.67, 275,640.77 and 114,856.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,739.67, 275,640.77 and 114,856.73 is: 158,502.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,739.67 : 275,640.77 = 114,856.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,739.67/275,640.77 = 114,856.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,739.67x = 275,640.77 × 114,856.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,739.67x = 31,659,198,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,659,198,989.95/199,739.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,502.31

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