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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,317.76, 276,419.36 and 119,729.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,317.76, 276,419.36 and 119,729.28 is: 165,214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,317.76 : 276,419.36 = 119,729.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,317.76/276,419.36 = 119,729.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,317.76x = 276,419.36 × 119,729.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,317.76x = 33,095,490,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,095,490,950.86/200,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,214.96

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