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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,809.59, 277,069.71 and 113,596.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,809.59, 277,069.71 and 113,596.71 is: 156,736.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,809.59 : 277,069.71 = 113,596.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,809.59/277,069.71 = 113,596.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,809.59x = 277,069.71 × 113,596.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,809.59x = 31,474,207,496.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,474,207,496.65/200,809.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,736.58

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