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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,804.89, 275,730.96 and 109,162.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,804.89, 275,730.96 and 109,162.37 is: 150,644.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,804.89 : 275,730.96 = 109,162.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,804.89/275,730.96 = 109,162.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,804.89x = 275,730.96 × 109,162.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,804.89x = 30,099,445,075.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,099,445,075.98/199,804.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,644.19

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