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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,819.96, 275,748.33 and 109,173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,819.96, 275,748.33 and 109,173.98 is: 150,658.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,819.96 : 275,748.33 = 109,173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,819.96/275,748.33 = 109,173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,819.96x = 275,748.33 × 109,173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,819.96x = 30,104,542,664.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,104,542,664.45/199,819.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,658.34

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