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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,723.82, 277,011.12 and 115,846.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,723.82, 277,011.12 and 115,846.34 is: 159,875.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,723.82 : 277,011.12 = 115,846.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,723.82/277,011.12 = 115,846.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,723.82x = 277,011.12 × 115,846.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,723.82x = 32,090,724,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,090,724,391.30/200,723.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,875.02

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