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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,012.22, 275,886.81 and 128,278.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,012.22, 275,886.81 and 128,278.62 is: 176,941.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,012.22 : 275,886.81 = 128,278.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,012.22/275,886.81 = 128,278.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,012.22x = 275,886.81 × 128,278.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,012.22x = 35,390,379,263.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,390,379,263.00/200,012.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,941.09

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