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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,183.02, 299,963.49 and 126,155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,183.02, 299,963.49 and 126,155.50 is: 189,037.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,183.02 : 299,963.49 = 126,155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,183.02/299,963.49 = 126,155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,183.02x = 299,963.49 × 126,155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,183.02x = 37,842,044,062.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,842,044,062.70/200,183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,037.23

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