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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,059.40, 300,089.10 and 183,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,059.40, 300,089.10 and 183,729.80 is: 275,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,059.40 : 300,089.10 = 183,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,059.40/300,089.10 = 183,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,059.40x = 300,089.10 × 183,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,059.40x = 55,135,310,325.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,135,310,325.18/200,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,594.70

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