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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,220.88, 276,335.83 and 114,180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,220.88, 276,335.83 and 114,180.02 is: 157,586.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,220.88 : 276,335.83 = 114,180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,220.88/276,335.83 = 114,180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,220.88x = 276,335.83 × 114,180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,220.88x = 31,552,031,001.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,552,031,001.51/200,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,586.12

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