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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,609.10, 277,027.83 and 129,113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,609.10, 277,027.83 and 129,113.64 is: 178,297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,609.10 : 277,027.83 = 129,113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,609.10/277,027.83 = 129,113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,609.10x = 277,027.83 × 129,113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,609.10x = 35,768,071,512.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,768,071,512.60/200,609.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,297.35

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