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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,803.89, 275,729.58 and 109,161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,803.89, 275,729.58 and 109,161.37 is: 150,642.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,803.89 : 275,729.58 = 109,161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,803.89/275,729.58 = 109,161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,803.89x = 275,729.58 × 109,161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,803.89x = 30,099,018,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,099,018,702.32/199,803.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,642.81

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