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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,515.25, 276,711.11 and 119,946.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,515.25, 276,711.11 and 119,946.17 is: 165,525.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,515.25 : 276,711.11 = 119,946.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,515.25/276,711.11 = 119,946.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,515.25x = 276,711.11 × 119,946.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,515.25x = 33,190,437,241.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,190,437,241.22/200,515.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,525.75

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