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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,607.32, 276,827.82 and 115,719.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,607.32, 276,827.82 and 115,719.32 is: 159,686.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,607.32 : 276,827.82 = 115,719.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,607.32/276,827.82 = 115,719.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,607.32x = 276,827.82 × 115,719.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,607.32x = 32,034,327,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,034,327,087.48/200,607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,686.73

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