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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,268.62, 276,365.22 and 114,225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,268.62, 276,365.22 and 114,225.66 is: 157,628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,268.62 : 276,365.22 = 114,225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,268.62/276,365.22 = 114,225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,268.62x = 276,365.22 × 114,225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,268.62x = 31,567,999,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,567,999,227.20/200,268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,628.29

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