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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,841.72, 275,772.99 and 109,196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,841.72, 275,772.99 and 109,196.24 is: 150,686.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,841.72 : 275,772.99 = 109,196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,841.72/275,772.99 = 109,196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,841.72x = 275,772.99 × 109,196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,841.72x = 30,113,373,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,113,373,601.56/199,841.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,686.12

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