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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,546.52, 276,761.82 and 114,519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,546.52, 276,761.82 and 114,519.52 is: 158,041.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,546.52 : 276,761.82 = 114,519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,546.52/276,761.82 = 114,519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,546.52x = 276,761.82 × 114,519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,546.52x = 31,694,630,780.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,694,630,780.73/200,546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,041.29

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