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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,057.34, 275,636.07 and 131,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,057.34, 275,636.07 and 131,954.16 is: 181,804.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,057.34 : 275,636.07 = 131,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,057.34/275,636.07 = 131,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,057.34x = 275,636.07 × 131,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,057.34x = 36,371,326,082.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,371,326,082.55/200,057.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,804.51

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