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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,759.02, 277,070.58 and 120,186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,759.02, 277,070.58 and 120,186.52 is: 165,871.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,759.02 : 277,070.58 = 120,186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,759.02/277,070.58 = 120,186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,759.02x = 277,070.58 × 120,186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,759.02x = 33,300,148,804.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,300,148,804.58/200,759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,871.25

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