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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,845.72, 275,787.12 and 110,421.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,845.72, 275,787.12 and 110,421.72 is: 152,381.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,845.72 : 275,787.12 = 110,421.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,845.72/275,787.12 = 110,421.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,845.72x = 275,787.12 × 110,421.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,845.72x = 30,452,888,144.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,452,888,144.25/199,845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,381.99

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