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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,627.76, 300,991.84 and 141,578.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,627.76, 300,991.84 and 141,578.72 is: 212,403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,627.76 : 300,991.84 = 141,578.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,627.76/300,991.84 = 141,578.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,627.76x = 300,991.84 × 141,578.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,627.76x = 42,614,039,437.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,614,039,437.64/200,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,403.51

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