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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,822.43, 277,133.37 and 115,986.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,822.43, 277,133.37 and 115,986.27 is: 160,060.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,822.43 : 277,133.37 = 115,986.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,822.43/277,133.37 = 115,986.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,822.43x = 277,133.37 × 115,986.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,822.43x = 32,143,665,878.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,143,665,878.83/200,822.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,060.14

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