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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,727.81, 277,016.64 and 115,850.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,727.81, 277,016.64 and 115,850.34 is: 159,880.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,727.81 : 277,016.64 = 115,850.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,727.81/277,016.64 = 115,850.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,727.81x = 277,016.64 × 115,850.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,727.81x = 32,092,471,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,092,471,929.66/200,727.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,880.55

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