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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,799.40, 275,161.86 and 195,444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,799.40, 275,161.86 and 195,444.84 is: 269,164.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,799.40 : 275,161.86 = 195,444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,799.40/275,161.86 = 195,444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,799.40x = 275,161.86 × 195,444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,799.40x = 53,778,965,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,778,965,701.80/199,799.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,164.80

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