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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,752.56, 301,191.21 and 120,878.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,752.56, 301,191.21 and 120,878.46 is: 181,355.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,752.56 : 301,191.21 = 120,878.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,752.56/301,191.21 = 120,878.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,752.56x = 301,191.21 × 120,878.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,752.56x = 36,407,529,630.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,407,529,630.34/200,752.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,355.24

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