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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,272.82, 300,201.63 and 125,220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,272.82, 300,201.63 and 125,220.62 is: 187,701.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,272.82 : 300,201.63 = 125,220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,272.82/300,201.63 = 125,220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,272.82x = 300,201.63 × 125,220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,272.82x = 37,591,434,514.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,591,434,514.54/200,272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,701.13

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