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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,207.97, 276,166.89 and 132,225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,207.97, 276,166.89 and 132,225.08 is: 182,391.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,207.97 : 276,166.89 = 132,225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,207.97/276,166.89 = 132,225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,207.97x = 276,166.89 × 132,225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,207.97x = 36,516,187,742.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,516,187,742.77/200,207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,391.28

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