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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,282.44, 276,421.96 and 114,269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,282.44, 276,421.96 and 114,269.48 is: 157,710.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,282.44 : 276,421.96 = 114,269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,282.44/276,421.96 = 114,269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,282.44x = 276,421.96 × 114,269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,282.44x = 31,586,593,629.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,586,593,629.78/200,282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,710.25

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