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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,729.11, 277,005.75 and 115,846.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,729.11, 277,005.75 and 115,846.18 is: 159,867.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,729.11 : 277,005.75 = 115,846.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,729.11/277,005.75 = 115,846.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,729.11x = 277,005.75 × 115,846.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,729.11x = 32,090,057,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,090,057,975.54/200,729.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,867.48

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