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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,652.32, 276,902.52 and 114,622.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,652.32, 276,902.52 and 114,622.68 is: 158,180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,652.32 : 276,902.52 = 114,622.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,652.32/276,902.52 = 114,622.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,652.32x = 276,902.52 × 114,622.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,652.32x = 31,739,308,941.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,739,308,941.15/200,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,180.62

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