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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,027.70, 300,041.55 and 121,295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,027.70, 300,041.55 and 121,295.70 is: 181,943.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,027.70 : 300,041.55 = 121,295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,027.70/300,041.55 = 121,295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,027.70x = 300,041.55 × 121,295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,027.70x = 36,393,749,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,393,749,836.34/200,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,943.55

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