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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,139.70, 300,183.63 and 75,464.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,139.70, 300,183.63 and 75,464.50 is: 113,186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,139.70 : 300,183.63 = 75,464.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,139.70/300,183.63 = 75,464.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,139.70x = 300,183.63 × 75,464.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,139.70x = 22,653,207,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,653,207,546.14/200,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,186.98

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