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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,901.19, 275,858.95 and 109,257.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,901.19, 275,858.95 and 109,257.73 is: 150,773.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,901.19 : 275,858.95 = 109,257.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,901.19/275,858.95 = 109,257.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,901.19x = 275,858.95 × 109,257.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,901.19x = 30,139,722,677.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,139,722,677.18/199,901.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,773.10

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