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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,265.24, 276,360.56 and 114,222.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,265.24, 276,360.56 and 114,222.29 is: 157,623.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,265.24 : 276,360.56 = 114,222.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,265.24/276,360.56 = 114,222.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,265.24x = 276,360.56 × 114,222.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,265.24x = 31,566,534,504.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,566,534,504.30/200,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,623.63

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