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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,726.46, 277,032.86 and 114,703.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,726.46, 277,032.86 and 114,703.55 is: 158,308.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,726.46 : 277,032.86 = 114,703.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,726.46/277,032.86 = 114,703.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,726.46x = 277,032.86 × 114,703.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,726.46x = 31,776,652,508.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,776,652,508.65/200,726.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,308.24

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