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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,783.84, 275,710.11 and 114,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,783.84, 275,710.11 and 114,901 is: 158,568.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,783.84 : 275,710.11 = 114,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,783.84/275,710.11 = 114,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,783.84x = 275,710.11 × 114,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,783.84x = 31,679,367,349.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,679,367,349.11/199,783.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,568.22

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