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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,848.41, 275,791.53 and 109,204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,848.41, 275,791.53 and 109,204.38 is: 150,702.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,848.41 : 275,791.53 = 109,204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,848.41/275,791.53 = 109,204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,848.41x = 275,791.53 × 109,204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,848.41x = 30,117,643,042.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,117,643,042.90/199,848.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,702.44

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