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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,727.11, 277,002.99 and 115,844.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,727.11, 277,002.99 and 115,844.18 is: 159,864.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,727.11 : 277,002.99 = 115,844.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,727.11/277,002.99 = 115,844.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,727.11x = 277,002.99 × 115,844.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,727.11x = 32,089,182,849.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,089,182,849.08/200,727.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,864.72

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