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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,727.91, 301,142.46 and 141,678.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,727.91, 301,142.46 and 141,678.91 is: 212,554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,727.91 : 301,142.46 = 141,678.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,727.91/301,142.46 = 141,678.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,727.91x = 301,142.46 × 141,678.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,727.91x = 42,665,535,487.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,665,535,487.52/200,727.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,554.08

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