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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,861.55, 277,197.12 and 120,273.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,861.55, 277,197.12 and 120,273.03 is: 165,981.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,861.55 : 277,197.12 = 120,273.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,861.55/277,197.12 = 120,273.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,861.55x = 277,197.12 × 120,273.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,861.55x = 33,339,337,529.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,339,337,529.67/200,861.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,981.68

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