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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,856.16, 275,796.72 and 109,212.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,856.16, 275,796.72 and 109,212.30 is: 150,710.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,856.16 : 275,796.72 = 109,212.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,856.16/275,796.72 = 109,212.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,856.16x = 275,796.72 × 109,212.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,856.16x = 30,120,394,123.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,120,394,123.66/199,856.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,710.36

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