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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,157.72, 300,189.41 and 73,729.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,157.72, 300,189.41 and 73,729.31 is: 110,576.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,157.72 : 300,189.41 = 73,729.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,157.72/300,189.41 = 73,729.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,157.72x = 300,189.41 × 73,729.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,157.72x = 22,132,756,475.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,132,756,475.50/200,157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,576.58

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