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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,535.54, 276,739.09 and 119,966.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,535.54, 276,739.09 and 119,966.42 is: 165,553.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,535.54 : 276,739.09 = 119,966.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,535.54/276,739.09 = 119,966.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,535.54x = 276,739.09 × 119,966.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,535.54x = 33,199,397,901.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,199,397,901.36/200,535.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,553.69

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