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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,903, 275,858.62 and 109,258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,903, 275,858.62 and 109,258.22 is: 150,772.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,903 : 275,858.62 = 109,258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,903/275,858.62 = 109,258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,903x = 275,858.62 × 109,258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,903x = 30,139,821,792.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,139,821,792.86/199,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,772.23

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