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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,720.26, 276,993.68 and 115,837.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,720.26, 276,993.68 and 115,837.32 is: 159,855.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,720.26 : 276,993.68 = 115,837.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,720.26/276,993.68 = 115,837.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,720.26x = 276,993.68 × 115,837.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,720.26x = 32,086,206,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,086,206,007.68/200,720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,855.34

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