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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,229.70, 300,179.91 and 93,560.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,229.70, 300,179.91 and 93,560.90 is: 140,264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,229.70 : 300,179.91 = 93,560.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,229.70/300,179.91 = 93,560.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,229.70x = 300,179.91 × 93,560.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,229.70x = 28,085,101,040.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,085,101,040.62/200,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,264.41

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