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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,979.99, 275,971.76 and 109,335.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,979.99, 275,971.76 and 109,335.83 is: 150,883.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,979.99 : 275,971.76 = 109,335.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,979.99/275,971.76 = 109,335.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,979.99x = 275,971.76 × 109,335.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,979.99x = 30,173,599,919.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,173,599,919.63/199,979.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,883.10

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