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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,726.91, 301,140.96 and 141,677.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,726.91, 301,140.96 and 141,677.91 is: 212,552.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,726.91 : 301,140.96 = 141,677.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,726.91/301,140.96 = 141,677.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,726.91x = 301,140.96 × 141,677.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,726.91x = 42,665,021,828.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,665,021,828.19/200,726.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,552.58

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