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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,740.77, 276,996.56 and 114,705.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,740.77, 276,996.56 and 114,705.21 is: 158,278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,740.77 : 276,996.56 = 114,705.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,740.77/276,996.56 = 114,705.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,740.77x = 276,996.56 × 114,705.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,740.77x = 31,772,948,010.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,772,948,010.55/200,740.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,278.50

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