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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,741.71, 277,022.26 and 114,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,741.71, 277,022.26 and 114,727 is: 158,322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,741.71 : 277,022.26 = 114,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,741.71/277,022.26 = 114,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,741.71x = 277,022.26 × 114,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,741.71x = 31,781,932,823.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,781,932,823.02/200,741.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,322.52

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