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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,043.70, 300,065.55 and 121,311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,043.70, 300,065.55 and 121,311.70 is: 181,967.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,043.70 : 300,065.55 = 121,311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,043.70/300,065.55 = 121,311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,043.70x = 300,065.55 × 121,311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,043.70x = 36,401,461,981.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,401,461,981.94/200,043.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,967.55

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