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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,256.64, 276,299.52 and 114,184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,256.64, 276,299.52 and 114,184.23 is: 157,543.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,256.64 : 276,299.52 = 114,184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,256.64/276,299.52 = 114,184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,256.64x = 276,299.52 × 114,184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,256.64x = 31,549,048,030.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,549,048,030.44/200,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,543.08

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