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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,755.26, 277,065.39 and 120,182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,755.26, 277,065.39 and 120,182.76 is: 165,866.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,755.26 : 277,065.39 = 120,182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,755.26/277,065.39 = 120,182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,755.26x = 277,065.39 × 120,182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,755.26x = 33,298,483,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,298,483,270.68/200,755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,866.06

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