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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,860.38, 275,680.50 and 152,008.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,860.38, 275,680.50 and 152,008.82 is: 209,675.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,860.38 : 275,680.50 = 152,008.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,860.38/275,680.50 = 152,008.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,860.38x = 275,680.50 × 152,008.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,860.38x = 41,905,867,502.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,905,867,502.01/199,860.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,675.71

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