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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,726.02, 301,139.66 and 141,677.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,726.02, 301,139.66 and 141,677.02 is: 212,551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,726.02 : 301,139.66 = 141,677.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,726.02/301,139.66 = 141,677.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,726.02x = 301,139.66 × 141,677.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,726.02x = 42,664,569,632.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,664,569,632.61/200,726.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,551.27

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