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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,214.54, 276,357.57 and 115,388.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,214.54, 276,357.57 and 115,388.10 is: 159,271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,214.54 : 276,357.57 = 115,388.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,214.54/276,357.57 = 115,388.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,214.54x = 276,357.57 × 115,388.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,214.54x = 31,888,374,922.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,888,374,922.92/200,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,271.02

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