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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,651.61, 276,803.82 and 120,062.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,651.61, 276,803.82 and 120,062.91 is: 165,629.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,651.61 : 276,803.82 = 120,062.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,651.61/276,803.82 = 120,062.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,651.61x = 276,803.82 × 120,062.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,651.61x = 33,233,872,128.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,233,872,128.32/200,651.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,629.73

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