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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,688.43, 276,947.53 and 115,803.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,688.43, 276,947.53 and 115,803.67 is: 159,807.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,688.43 : 276,947.53 = 115,803.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,688.43/276,947.53 = 115,803.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,688.43x = 276,947.53 × 115,803.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,688.43x = 32,071,540,371.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,071,540,371.44/200,688.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,807.62

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