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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,852.84, 277,174.50 and 115,968.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,852.84, 277,174.50 and 115,968.08 is: 160,034.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,852.84 : 277,174.50 = 115,968.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,852.84/277,174.50 = 115,968.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,852.84x = 277,174.50 × 115,968.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,852.84x = 32,143,394,589.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,143,394,589.96/200,852.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,034.55

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