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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,779.70, 277,029.52 and 120,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,779.70, 277,029.52 and 120,176.60 is: 165,815.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,779.70 : 277,029.52 = 120,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,779.70/277,029.52 = 120,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,779.70x = 277,029.52 × 120,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,779.70x = 33,292,464,127.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,292,464,127.64/200,779.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,815.89

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