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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,526.65, 276,700.43 and 119,924.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,526.65, 276,700.43 and 119,924.76 is: 165,480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,526.65 : 276,700.43 = 119,924.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,526.65/276,700.43 = 119,924.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,526.65x = 276,700.43 × 119,924.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,526.65x = 33,183,232,959.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,183,232,959.46/200,526.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,480.42

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