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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,756.42, 277,043.46 and 115,873.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,756.42, 277,043.46 and 115,873.46 is: 159,905.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,756.42 : 277,043.46 = 115,873.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,756.42/277,043.46 = 115,873.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,756.42x = 277,043.46 × 115,873.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,756.42x = 32,101,984,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,101,984,280.57/200,756.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,905.14

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