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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,864.86, 275,805.32 and 109,223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,864.86, 275,805.32 and 109,223.88 is: 150,724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,864.86 : 275,805.32 = 109,223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,864.86/275,805.32 = 109,223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,864.86x = 275,805.32 × 109,223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,864.86x = 30,124,527,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,124,527,175.04/199,864.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,724.48

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