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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,780.16, 277,085.30 and 120,192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,780.16, 277,085.30 and 120,192.08 is: 165,870.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,780.16 : 277,085.30 = 120,192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,780.16/277,085.30 = 120,192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,780.16x = 277,085.30 × 120,192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,780.16x = 33,303,458,544.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,303,458,544.42/200,780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,870.27

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