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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,952.28, 275,931.77 and 109,308.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,952.28, 275,931.77 and 109,308.42 is: 150,844.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,952.28 : 275,931.77 = 109,308.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,952.28/275,931.77 = 109,308.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,952.28x = 275,931.77 × 109,308.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,952.28x = 30,161,665,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,161,665,259.96/199,952.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,844.32

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