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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,016.91, 275,893.28 and 128,283.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,016.91, 275,893.28 and 128,283.31 is: 176,947.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,016.91 : 275,893.28 = 128,283.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,016.91/275,893.28 = 128,283.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,016.91x = 275,893.28 × 128,283.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,016.91x = 35,392,502,315.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,392,502,315.07/200,016.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,947.55

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