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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,778.94, 300,972.57 and 95,569.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,778.94, 300,972.57 and 95,569.66 is: 143,261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,778.94 : 300,972.57 = 95,569.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,778.94/300,972.57 = 95,569.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,778.94x = 300,972.57 × 95,569.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,778.94x = 28,763,846,184.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,763,846,184.23/200,778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,261.27

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