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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,985, 275,985.06 and 110,566.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,985, 275,985.06 and 110,566.76 is: 152,585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,985 : 275,985.06 = 110,566.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,985/275,985.06 = 110,566.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,985x = 275,985.06 × 110,566.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,985x = 30,514,773,892.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,514,773,892.61/199,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,585.31

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