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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,845.18, 277,533.12 and 146,302.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,845.18, 277,533.12 and 146,302.42 is: 202,164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,845.18 : 277,533.12 = 146,302.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,845.18/277,533.12 = 146,302.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,845.18x = 277,533.12 × 146,302.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,845.18x = 40,603,767,086.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,603,767,086.15/200,845.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,164.51

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