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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,778.88, 275,928.90 and 159,079.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,778.88, 275,928.90 and 159,079.26 is: 219,715.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,778.88 : 275,928.90 = 159,079.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,778.88/275,928.90 = 159,079.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,778.88x = 275,928.90 × 159,079.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,778.88x = 43,894,565,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,894,565,224.61/199,778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,715.74

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