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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,769.93, 277,061.73 and 124,273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,769.93, 277,061.73 and 124,273.78 is: 171,497.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,769.93 : 277,061.73 = 124,273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,769.93/277,061.73 = 124,273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,769.93x = 277,061.73 × 124,273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,769.93x = 34,431,507,321.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,431,507,321.76/200,769.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,497.33

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