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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,802.89, 275,728.20 and 109,160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,802.89, 275,728.20 and 109,160.37 is: 150,641.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,802.89 : 275,728.20 = 109,160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,802.89/275,728.20 = 109,160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,802.89x = 275,728.20 × 109,160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,802.89x = 30,098,592,006.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,098,592,006.02/199,802.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,641.43

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