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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,844.18, 277,531.74 and 146,301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,844.18, 277,531.74 and 146,301.42 is: 202,163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,844.18 : 277,531.74 = 146,301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,844.18/277,531.74 = 146,301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,844.18x = 277,531.74 × 146,301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,844.18x = 40,603,287,657.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,603,287,657.07/200,844.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,163.13

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