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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,666.44, 277,107.15 and 129,170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,666.44, 277,107.15 and 129,170.71 is: 178,376.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,666.44 : 277,107.15 = 129,170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,666.44/277,107.15 = 129,170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,666.44x = 277,107.15 × 129,170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,666.44x = 35,794,127,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,794,127,311.58/200,666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,376.25

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