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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,539.04, 276,743.92 and 119,969.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,539.04, 276,743.92 and 119,969.92 is: 165,558.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,539.04 : 276,743.92 = 119,969.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,539.04/276,743.92 = 119,969.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,539.04x = 276,743.92 × 119,969.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,539.04x = 33,200,945,942.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,200,945,942.89/200,539.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,558.52

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