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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,764.48, 277,060.56 and 115,886.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,764.48, 277,060.56 and 115,886.08 is: 159,926.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,764.48 : 277,060.56 = 115,886.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,764.48/277,060.56 = 115,886.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,764.48x = 277,060.56 × 115,886.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,764.48x = 32,107,462,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,107,462,221.00/200,764.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,926.01

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