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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,858.77, 301,338.78 and 141,809.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,858.77, 301,338.78 and 141,809.77 is: 212,750.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,858.77 : 301,338.78 = 141,809.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,858.77/301,338.78 = 141,809.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,858.77x = 301,338.78 × 141,809.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,858.77x = 42,732,783,083.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,732,783,083.88/200,858.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,750.40

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