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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,867.83, 277,327.46 and 124,468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,867.83, 277,327.46 and 124,468 is: 171,846.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,867.83 : 277,327.46 = 124,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,867.83/277,327.46 = 124,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,867.83x = 277,327.46 × 124,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,867.83x = 34,518,394,291.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,518,394,291.28/200,867.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,846.30

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