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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,222.28, 276,252.12 and 117,435.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,222.28, 276,252.12 and 117,435.83 is: 162,029.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,222.28 : 276,252.12 = 117,435.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,222.28/276,252.12 = 117,435.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,222.28x = 276,252.12 × 117,435.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,222.28x = 32,441,895,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,441,895,620.20/200,222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,029.40

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