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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,275.23, 276,360.92 and 119,686.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,275.23, 276,360.92 and 119,686.71 is: 165,156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,275.23 : 276,360.92 = 119,686.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,275.23/276,360.92 = 119,686.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,275.23x = 276,360.92 × 119,686.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,275.23x = 33,076,728,688.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,076,728,688.94/200,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,156.36

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