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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,277.24, 276,363.68 and 119,688.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,277.24, 276,363.68 and 119,688.72 is: 165,159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,277.24 : 276,363.68 = 119,688.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,277.24/276,363.68 = 119,688.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,277.24x = 276,363.68 × 119,688.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,277.24x = 33,077,615,113.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,077,615,113.69/200,277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,159.13

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