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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,462.04, 276,572.52 and 136,689.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,462.04, 276,572.52 and 136,689.12 is: 188,586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,462.04 : 276,572.52 = 136,689.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,462.04/276,572.52 = 136,689.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,462.04x = 276,572.52 × 136,689.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,462.04x = 37,804,454,374.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,804,454,374.98/200,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,586.60

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