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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,971.56, 275,968.12 and 109,333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,971.56, 275,968.12 and 109,333.56 is: 150,884.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,971.56 : 275,968.12 = 109,333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,971.56/275,968.12 = 109,333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,971.56x = 275,968.12 × 109,333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,971.56x = 30,172,577,006.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,172,577,006.11/199,971.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,884.34

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