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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,785.70, 277,037.80 and 120,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,785.70, 277,037.80 and 120,182.60 is: 165,824.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,785.70 : 277,037.80 = 120,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,785.70/277,037.80 = 120,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,785.70x = 277,037.80 × 120,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,785.70x = 33,295,123,102.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,295,123,102.28/200,785.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,824.18

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