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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,827.54, 275,753.30 and 109,179.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,827.54, 275,753.30 and 109,179.23 is: 150,662.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,827.54 : 275,753.30 = 109,179.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,827.54/275,753.30 = 109,179.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,827.54x = 275,753.30 × 109,179.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,827.54x = 30,106,531,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,106,531,039.30/199,827.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,662.57

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