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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,744.04, 277,001.25 and 114,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,744.04, 277,001.25 and 114,708.60 is: 158,283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,744.04 : 277,001.25 = 114,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,744.04/277,001.25 = 114,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,744.04x = 277,001.25 × 114,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,744.04x = 31,774,425,585.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,774,425,585.75/200,744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,283.28

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