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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,783.18, 277,075.72 and 114,736.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,783.18, 277,075.72 and 114,736.69 is: 158,333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,783.18 : 277,075.72 = 114,736.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,783.18/277,075.72 = 114,736.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,783.18x = 277,075.72 × 114,736.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,783.18x = 31,790,750,608.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,790,750,608.25/200,783.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,333.73

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