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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,922.84, 275,888.40 and 109,279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,922.84, 275,888.40 and 109,279.04 is: 150,802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,922.84 : 275,888.40 = 109,279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,922.84/275,888.40 = 109,279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,922.84x = 275,888.40 × 109,279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,922.84x = 30,148,819,499.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,148,819,499.14/199,922.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,802.28

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