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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,991.52, 275,978.16 and 110,550.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,991.52, 275,978.16 and 110,550.24 is: 152,553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,991.52 : 275,978.16 = 110,550.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,991.52/275,978.16 = 110,550.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,991.52x = 275,978.16 × 110,550.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,991.52x = 30,509,451,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,509,451,822.76/199,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,553.73

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