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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,755.42, 277,042.08 and 115,872.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,755.42, 277,042.08 and 115,872.46 is: 159,903.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,755.42 : 277,042.08 = 115,872.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,755.42/277,042.08 = 115,872.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,755.42x = 277,042.08 × 115,872.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,755.42x = 32,101,547,333.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,101,547,333.12/200,755.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,903.76

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