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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,363.30, 300,067.91 and 115,945.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,363.30, 300,067.91 and 115,945.50 is: 173,642.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,363.30 : 300,067.91 = 115,945.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,363.30/300,067.91 = 115,945.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,363.30x = 300,067.91 × 115,945.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,363.30x = 34,791,523,279.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,791,523,279.18/200,363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,642.20

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