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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,784.84, 275,711.49 and 114,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,784.84, 275,711.49 and 114,902 is: 158,569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,784.84 : 275,711.49 = 114,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,784.84/275,711.49 = 114,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,784.84x = 275,711.49 × 114,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,784.84x = 31,679,801,623.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,679,801,623.98/199,784.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,569.60

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