Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,813.88, 275,735 and 109,173
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 199,813.88, 275,735 and 109,173 is: 150,654.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,813.88 : 275,735 = 109,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,813.88/275,735 = 109,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,813.88x = 275,735 × 109,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,813.88x = 30,102,817,155 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,102,817,155/199,813.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,654.28
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