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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,129.28, 276,205.44 and 115,244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,129.28, 276,205.44 and 115,244.16 is: 159,052.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,129.28 : 276,205.44 = 115,244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,129.28/276,205.44 = 115,244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,129.28x = 276,205.44 × 115,244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,129.28x = 31,831,063,920.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,831,063,920.23/200,129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,052.51

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