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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,635.48, 276,899.98 and 114,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,635.48, 276,899.98 and 114,608 is: 158,172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,635.48 : 276,899.98 = 114,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,635.48/276,899.98 = 114,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,635.48x = 276,899.98 × 114,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,635.48x = 31,734,952,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,734,952,907.84/200,635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,172.19

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