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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,791.78, 277,090.07 and 114,749.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,791.78, 277,090.07 and 114,749.77 is: 158,353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,791.78 : 277,090.07 = 114,749.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,791.78/277,090.07 = 114,749.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,791.78x = 277,090.07 × 114,749.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,791.78x = 31,796,021,834.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,796,021,834.17/200,791.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,353.21

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