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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,848.84, 277,195.98 and 115,965.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,848.84, 277,195.98 and 115,965.76 is: 160,046.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,848.84 : 277,195.98 = 115,965.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,848.84/277,195.98 = 115,965.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,848.84x = 277,195.98 × 115,965.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,848.84x = 32,145,242,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,145,242,489.64/200,848.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,046.94

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