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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,740.26, 276,995.86 and 114,704.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,740.26, 276,995.86 and 114,704.71 is: 158,277.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,740.26 : 276,995.86 = 114,704.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,740.26/276,995.86 = 114,704.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,740.26x = 276,995.86 × 114,704.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,740.26x = 31,772,729,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,772,729,792.50/200,740.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,277.82

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