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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,786.72, 277,039.16 and 120,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,786.72, 277,039.16 and 120,183.60 is: 165,825.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,786.72 : 277,039.16 = 120,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,786.72/277,039.16 = 120,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,786.72x = 277,039.16 × 120,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,786.72x = 33,295,563,589.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,295,563,589.78/200,786.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,825.53

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