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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,945.29, 275,741.62 and 156,343.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,945.29, 275,741.62 and 156,343.50 is: 215,611.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,945.29 : 275,741.62 = 156,343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,945.29/275,741.62 = 156,343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,945.29x = 275,741.62 × 156,343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,945.29x = 43,110,409,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,110,409,575.61/199,945.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,611.02

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