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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,815.68, 277,093.92 and 115,917.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,815.68, 277,093.92 and 115,917.12 is: 159,947.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,815.68 : 277,093.92 = 115,917.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,815.68/277,093.92 = 115,917.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,815.68x = 277,093.92 × 115,917.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,815.68x = 32,119,929,175.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,119,929,175.91/200,815.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,947.32

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