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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,427.21, 276,398.73 and 119,841.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,427.21, 276,398.73 and 119,841.93 is: 165,267.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,427.21 : 276,398.73 = 119,841.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,427.21/276,398.73 = 119,841.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,427.21x = 276,398.73 × 119,841.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,427.21x = 33,124,157,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,124,157,252.75/200,427.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,267.77

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