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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,749.16, 277,153.98 and 125,399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,749.16, 277,153.98 and 125,399.72 is: 173,126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,749.16 : 277,153.98 = 125,399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,749.16/277,153.98 = 125,399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,749.16x = 277,153.98 × 125,399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,749.16x = 34,755,031,488.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,755,031,488.89/200,749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,126.66

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