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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,032.47, 275,914.76 and 128,298.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,032.47, 275,914.76 and 128,298.87 is: 176,969.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,032.47 : 275,914.76 = 128,298.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,032.47/275,914.76 = 128,298.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,032.47x = 275,914.76 × 128,298.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,032.47x = 35,399,551,282.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,399,551,282.83/200,032.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,969.03

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